Germany, Nsdap. A Member’s Armband United Republic of Bavaria: Merit Order

Bavaria: Merit Order

numbered "31630"

maker marked "Bastian Bros Co Rochester NY" and union stamped on the edge

marked by maker’s mark on reverse 12 o'clock arm BД and partial "ЗДУАРАЪ" on the reverse 6 o'clock arm (for K

Footnote: The Order is believed to have been established in 1348 and was originally conferred in recognition of loyalty and military merit

Germany, Nsdap. A Member’s Armband United Republic of Bavaria: Merit Order(NSDAP Armband). Constructed of red wool, the exterior bearing a white rayon disc measuring 90 mm in diameter, in turn overlaid by a multi piece black rayon mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 208 mm (l) x 102 mm (h), standard size, slightly worn example, material fatigue evident, in overall better than very fine condition.