Enlisted RLB Armband

Product Description: This enlisted RLB Armband is an original second pattern example, as worn by members of the German national air raid protection organization. It’s typical Bevo machine woven construction. The swastika and starburst organizational emblem of the Reichsluftschutzbund is woven in black and white thread, on a sky blue, thin rayon band. The upper and lower edges of this armband show the expected woven edging, while the short edges have been factory sewn together in the reverse with matching blue thread. A manufacturer code “32” is woven into the reverse of the armband in white thread, near the seam. Inside, the emblem is visible in reverse, a characteristic of the machine weaving process used to make these. This enlisted RLB armband appears to have been worn, and shows areas of soiling, some slight damage to the woven emblem, and a few areas of small ink stains.The condition rates as 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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