Original German WWII SS Overcoat Wool & Rayon Multi-Piece Armband with Partial Paper SS RZM A4/278 Tag French Ordnance British and Canadian troops had

British and Canadian troops had intended to capture the town on D-Day

The knife measures 10" overall

the wire was added long ago to make it a better display piece

Around this the cap is embossed in German Blackletter Type with the phrase Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit (A reminder of my service)

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