Luftschutz Armband

Product Description: This is a scarce original Luftschutz Armband for an “Ordner” (a marshal at events). These blue armbands were worn by members of the Reichs-Luftschutz-Bund (National Air Raid Defense League) to indicate their specific roles within the organization. This one is Bevo machine woven construction and features a white “O” (for “Ordner”) on a band of thin blue fabric, possibly rayon. The colors remain nice and bright, the fabric is crisp, and it is sewn together in the back, just as it would have been issued. The interior shows the reverse of the “O” as is typical with Bevo construction. There are a couple of pencil eraser sized holes, possibly from insect damage; they are on the reverse and on one edge of the armband when it is folded, and do not detract when the front is displayed. The condition of this Luftschutz Armband is very good.

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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