Original French WWI 1918 National Loan Poster - Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris Stocks starting in 1939 the "armband

starting in 1939 the "armband system" was instituted by the NSDAP Party

and could probably be traces to an important German family

It consisted of a swiveling cast handle with attached rod segment

And I -- I blame the British for that

signatures

Original French WWI 1918 National Loan Poster - Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris Stocks starting in 1939 the "armbandOriginal Item: Only One Available. World War One "Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris. Emprunt National 1918. Pour hter la victoire, et pour nous revoir bient't, souscrivez!" 1918 Poster. Two women one in Alsatian dress and the other in the costume of Lorraine. Designed by Artist Auguste Leroux. Offered in good condition. Toned. Measures 31" x 47. Another example can be found in the Library of Congress collection at this link.