Original German WWII 'Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht' Armband

Original German WWII 'Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht' ArmbandThe white printed Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht ('In Service of the German Armed Forces') armband was introduced on 1 October 1941 for wear by non-German civilians serving the Armed Forces and for Russian Auxiliaries when not in uniform. The armband was worn on the upper left sleeve. These were necessary to identify the growing sector of non-uniformed personnel serving in a military capacity with a branch of the German armed forces. Often, these were worn by men of the Reichsarbeitsdienst and Reichsbahn who were operating with the German Army in the occupied countries.This black lettered screen printed armband on a white cotton/rayon material is unmarked and shows light discoloration and toning. Overall unissued and in excellent condition.