the obverse with a central inscription of “FÜR PFLEGE SOLDATEN 1914” (“FOR THE CARE OF SOLDIERS 1914”)
the obverse bearing a raised Reichsnährstand (RNST) insignia in the form of a German national eagle perched on top of a pedestal overlaid by an inscription of “BLUT UND BODEN” (“BLOOD AND SOIL”) and a mobile swastika defaced by a sword and wheat stalk
double edged blade is straight and with no problems
fading of the crown piping
original ribbon on a traditional Spanish-style rectangular hanger with pinback
Germany, SS. An SS-Fuß Standarten 9 Cuff Title Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the obverse with a central(SS Fu Standarten 9 rmelband fr Mannschaften). Constructed of woven black rayon, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine embroidered red tresses, bearing a central machine embroidered silver grey number 9, the reverse bearing the faint remnants of an adhesive consistent with previous display, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 510 mm (l), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.