Germany, Ss. An Osttürkische Waffen-Verbände Cuff Title United Republic of marked with the RZM mark

marked with the RZM mark and with maker’s mark "M4/25" on the reverse

two days after the outbreak of the First World War in Europe

four holes on the reverse for sewing in place to the ribbon

red and blue embroidery in the base of the crown

Germany, Ss. An Osttürkische Waffen-Verbände Cuff Title United Republic of marked with the RZM mark(Osttrkische Waffen Verbnde der SS rmelband). Constructed of a BeVo style green rayon blend, the exterior trimmed along both edges with machine embroidered white piping, bearing a machine embroidered white inscription of OSTTRKISCHER WAFFEN VERBAND DER SS, the reverse with a black and white checkered pattern and a sawtooth style border along both edges, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 424mm (l), soiling evident to the interior, in overall near