Veterans Armband; Unsewn

Product Description: This is a choice example of this attractive pattern of Veterans Armband, with bright original colors throughout. The armband is made of a fairly thick woven wool fabric, that is a deep blue color. The front of the armband is adorned with a Bevo style machine woven veterans’ organization emblem, with an Iron Cross and swastika on a red shield. This emblem shows only extremely slight age toning, and is neatly machine stitched to the armband with zig-zag stitching in white thread. All of the edges of the armband are finished with machine stitching in blue thread, but the short edges are not sewn together in the rear; it was likely intended that the wearer would fit this to his sleeve size, and this piece may never have been worn. There is no maker mark or tag, which is typical for these. This Veterans Armband shows no moth damage, no tears, stains, or other damage. The condition is excellent plus.

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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