DRKB Veteran’s Association Armband

Product Description: This DRKB Veteran’s Association Armband is a really nice piece. This pattern of armband was worn by members of the Deutscher Reichskriegerbund, an organization for WWI veterans. The body of the armband is made from a nice wool material, which retains its original deep navy blue color. The front of the armband is adorned with a Bevo machine woven patch depicting a Maltese cross with a swastika on a red shield, the organizational emblem of the DRKB. It is stitched to the armband with white thread. On the inside, the stitching is visible; the patch was tacked in place with hand stitching and then neatly machine stitched all the way around. The short edges of the armband are stitched together in two places to allow the armband to be worn. The condition of this DRKB Veteran’s Association armband is outstanding, rating near mint, with no mothing, tears or staining, and no evident wear. It would be a tough piece to upgrade.

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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