German WW1 Armband 2 red bars

[deangreen]

Does anyone know what this is? I was told it was German WW1 and presume to be an armband. Just wondering under what circumstances would someone wear this? A clean one would stand out against a dark uniform. Thanks for any info.

[John G.]

Not typical German style....looks French IMHO. No idear what it represents except possibly rank (the two bars).
See what other opinions you get... but looks French to me.
John G.

[deangreen]

Thanks for the info. I found a French medic armband that has a similar type buckle. So you are probably correct. Looked up French V Corps, but it goes back to 1815. Don't think the armband's that old. Anyway, I enjoy mysteries.

[just]

Hello
Yes, french
SMCF Service Militaire des Chemins de Fer; Military Railway with ranks, "V" (5) geoagraphical localisation
some examples:


cordially
Didier

[just]

THANK YOU !!!!! DIDIER