A Rare Spanish Civil War "British Subject" Armband For An Embassy Employee Auction After three months recuperation

After three months recuperation

date stamped "1917" on the body of the case between the maker marked centre and the brass-framed exit area for the tape

however it is noted that "Barrnet admits to pawning his medal and did not redeem it"

thin pin and period engraved (Lt

wing feathering

A Rare Spanish Civil War "British Subject" Armband For An Embassy Employee Auction After three months recuperationSpain: Fabricated from white cotton, screen printed in red and blue inks, illustrating the flag of the United Kingdom with the inscription "SBDITO BRITNICO" (British Subject) below, with official stampings in black ink on either side, reinforced stitching along all four edges, the two ends held in place via two safety pins on the reverse, 83 mm x 155 mm, lightly soiled, near extremely fine.