NSDAP Printed Armband

Product Description: This is a really nice NSDAP Printed Armband. This pattern of armband, with a black swastika on a white roundel, was worn by a number of NSDAP organizations. This one is entirely printed construction, made of thin cotton fabric, finished along the long ends with machine stitching. The back side of this armband has an interesting and unique detail, with a panel of slightly different red fabric machine sewn in place to enlarge the size of the armband. It’s possible that this might have been done for the purposes of wearing it on a greatcoat. The inside of this NSDAP printed armband is exactly what one expects to see on an original. The printing is textbook, with typical ink bleed-through. The condition of this armband is excellent. The original colors remain strong, with some very light staining visible on the white roundel. There are no holes or damage. This one is a great example, with a bold, eye-catching look.

Historical Description: Nearly every military, civil, political and paramilitary organization in existence during the Third Reich used armbands. Armbands were worn on military and civilian uniforms and also on civilian clothes, from suit jackets to work clothing. They were used to denote membership in organizations, to indicate a specific role or function of the bearer, and as insignia of rank. Many organizations would change the design of their armbands over time, which added to the variety produced. These were manufactured in countless variations, ranging from simple printed bands to elaborately hand-embroidered pieces of the highest quality. Some Nazi armbands were worn by all members of large organizations and were made by the millions. Others were intended for use at a specific time and place and were unique. Many types were made in very limited numbers. Some bore metal insignia or special identifiers that indicated the wearer’s rank, unit affiliation, or nationality. Armbands were sometimes but not always marked with ink stamps by the issuing authorities.

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