Hitler Youth HJ Armband

Product Description: A period example removed from a uniform tunic, displaying expected signs of age and use. Constructed of red cloth with a woven white central stripe, the armband features a machine-woven swastika diamond that is machine-stitched to the band. The ends are joined by an original seam, now showing slight separation. Overall wear includes thinning to the fabric, discoloration, soiling throughout, staining to the white stripe, and fraying along several edges. Despite these condition notes, the Hitler Youth HJ Armband remains a well-preserved and representative specimen, rating as excellent for its type and period.

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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