Germany, Freikorps. A Bavarian Einwohnerwehr Munich District Member’s Armband, with Rehse Archive Mark United Republic of / Given under my hand

/ Given under my hand on Board his Majesty's ship Circe at Sea 1 August 1797" and signed "P

He received his basic training in the Bicycle Replacement Squadron 73

inclusive of its crown and ball suspension

Constructed of machine-embroidered silver threading on a dark grey threaded background

Cross with magnetic center

Germany, Freikorps. A Bavarian Einwohnerwehr Munich District Member’s Armband, with Rehse Archive Mark United Republic of / Given under my hand(Einwohnerwehr Mnchen Armbinde mit rmelabzeichen, 2. Form). Constructed of white cotton, the exterior dyed in a class Bavarian Einwohnerwehr (Citizens Defence) white and light blue motif, embroidered with a zink alloy Munich district shield measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), the exterior notably bearing a stamped reading F. J. M. REHSE, MNCHEN, indicating that the armband was once held within the collection of F. J. M. Rehse Archiv fr Zeitgeschichte und