Original Set of Two German WWII Embroidered Depot Stamped Armbands: State Service & Deutsche Wehrmacht Antique Remingtons The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion was activated as a result of a recommendation made in December 1942 by the Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies

weighed 8 pounds

two to a pocket

“RZM 1197/38 SS”

but were also being threatened with the prospect of being split up as a Group and parceled out as replacement crews in other outfits

Original Set of Two German WWII Embroidered Depot Stamped Armbands: State Service & Deutsche Wehrmacht Antique Remingtons The 555th Parachute Infantry BattalionOriginal Items: Only One Set of Two Available. Here we have two very nice examples of German WWII "Service" armbands, worn to indicate that the wearers were taking part in work or service that was not always related to their chosen branch. Both are yellow cotton with BeVO style embroidered insignia, and measure approximately 14" x 4", sewn together in the back. The show light service wear, with some tearing, and both have original issue stamps,