China German Translator Armband in China

[Claudius]

Here is an item that was part of a larger group of a uniform insignia and personal belongings. One item was identified as belonging to Hans Eggebrecht, a known Interpreter in Japan and later in China, and perhaps this was his Armband identifing him as a translator.

I believe the black Chinese symbols translate to "Interpreter". The red ink stamp or Seal I believe the mark of the Chinese official that authorized/endorsed this office.

[Claudius]

Close up of the Seal. (What does it say exactly?)

[Claudius]

Interestingly, on the inside of the Armband it had this writing. I am really curious to know what this means.

Why was it on the inside? Is the Armband reversible? Is it an old designation? Can anyone read that?

[Jktu]

被俘展覧會印

http://bkrs.info/slovo.php?ch=%E8%A2%AB%E4%BF%98

http://bkrs.info/slovo.php?ch=%E5%B1%95%E8%A6%A7%E6%9C%83

印 - a seal.

說明者 - http://en.bab.la/dictionary/chinese-english/%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E8%80%85

日語通 - can be translated as "Japanese language translator".

[Claudius]

被俘展覧會印

http://bkrs.info/slovo.php?ch=%E8%A2%AB%E4%BF%98

http://bkrs.info/slovo.php?ch=%E5%B1%95%E8%A6%A7%E6%9C%83

印 - a seal.

說明者 - http://en.bab.la/dictionary/chinese-english/%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E8%80%85

日語通 - can be translated as "Japanese language translator".

Thank you again Jktu!

[No one]

Dear Gentlemen,

 

I think Jktu made a mistake reading the first kanji.

This armband is linked to the Bandō prisoner-of-war camp:

 

Bandō prisoner-of-war camp - Wikipedia

 

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

Edited December 3, 2023 by No one