RAD Leaders Armband – Unissued

Product Description: This RAD Leaders Armband is a very scarce and desirable piece of Reichsarbeitsdienst regalia. We were fortunate to obtain a grouping of items brought back by a US veteran, which contained a collection of belt buckles, a few of these rare armbands (all unissued, presumably taken from a factory or depot) and some other items. This piece is pristine and nearly perfect, with no fading or soiling, absolutely no sign of having been issued or used. The very attractive RAD leader emblem on the front is perfectly executed in silver wire, in typical Bevo machine woven style. The backing fabric is a thin brown rayon that retains full original color. The short ends of the armband are factory joined on the reverse with matching brown machine stitching. Inside, details of the machine woven construction are seen. This RAD Leaders Armband is a very fine and attractive piece, that remains crisp and absolutely pristine. The condition is near mint.

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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