Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia Hold and German father

and German father

Mauretania on October 25

with the assistance of three main collaborators: the text by Karol Lukáč

missing its backplate and liner and demonstrating some softening of features consistent with age and wear (particularly evident to the eagle’s head)

and badges by Rudolf Souval of Vienna

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiev District Sleeve Insignia Hold and German father(Reichsverkehrsdirektion Kiew rmelabzeichen). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Reichsbahn style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above an inscription of RVD KIEW, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.