Germany, HJ. A Mint Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Province of China patina from age on the

patina from age on the silver frame and with some scattered loss of the black finish due to wear and oxidation

England from Boulogne

Any interior skirt marks have been obscured by multiple layers of paint

Willy Jähde

but all hands breathed a sigh of relief when the newcomer was identified as the neutral German SMS Geier

Germany, HJ. A Mint Standard Bearer’s Sleeve Insignia Province of China patina from age on the(HJ rmelabzeichen fr Gefolgschaftsfahnentrger). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a silver grey border in shield configuration, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 100 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.