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Military Red Cross - Are these armbands?

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#1

I am not sure if these are US. I can't figure these out. Are they armbands? If not, what are they? From what era? Thanks!

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#2

Another pic.

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#3

they are armbands but look modern.Not a US patterm Im familiar with but not knowing wats current issue either

#4

I would bet these are post WWII. They are made for wear with a shirt that has an epaulet.

#5

I just found other examples. They are on eBay as Dutch/ NATO armbands.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dutch-Nato-Cotton-OD-w-TAN-First-Aid-Red-Cross-Armband-LOT-OF-10pcs-E7440-/121129831981

 

The eBay description says they come in bundles of 10 with the following label:

 

ARMBAND.ROOD/KR. WIT/OP/VL
NSN.NR 8455-17-022-5545
ORDER.NR 872.2669.8006.11
10 STUKS WEGOM

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#6

Ah yes, thank you!

#7

As this topic is not related to US militaria, locking down. Members can further discuss by Private Messaging.

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