Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Multi-piece Construction Armband - German Youth Organization Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The thing is

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was sold at auction in November 2016 by Bonhams for $20

It measures about 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/4" wide

This is rare excellent condition early war Luftwaffe bandsman flute that is marked with a Luftwaffe eagle and as floows:

The barrel still shows the 5 groove rifling

Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Multi-piece Construction Armband - German Youth Organization Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The thing isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This H jugend (HJ) Armband is in very good used condition. Unlike many that we have seen, this example definitely was worn over time, so it definitely saw use in the field. The colors are somewhat faded, and there is some age toning to the white fabric. These are often called "cut off" examples, even though they were not usually sewn to the uniform. There is overall staining from dirt, and a few individual stains. It