Original WWII Free French Resistance FFI Armband with Stitched Silk Flag U.S. Army mounted into a leather wrist

mounted into a leather wrist band for use while flying

A Distinguished Service Medal granted on his retirement at 30 years paid tribute to that

The target is a circle divided into 11 rings and a bull’s eye

It’s explained that after recovering

Original WWII Free French Resistance FFI Armband with Stitched Silk Flag U.S. Army mounted into a leather wristOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a lovely USGI bring back armband from WWII France, most likely received from a member of the French Resistance during the German occupation. It is a F. F. I. marked Tri Color armband with an embroidered "Cross of Lorraine" marking and a stitched French flag made of different materials. . The armband measures approximately 14 1 2" x 4 3 8", and is made of cotton with the Cross of Lorraine and F. F. I.