Frontleitstelle Armband

Product Description: This is a beautiful and textbook original example of the Frontleitstelle Armband. The Frontleitstellen were units located near the front that would be made up mostly of soldiers returning from convalescence or leave, while they awaited news of the precise location of the front line unit they were returning to. The Frontleitstelle units were part of the Wehrmacht Streifendienst (Patrol Service). This machine woven Frontleitstelle Armband is made of a rayon or linen based thin fabric. The front bears the text “Front-Leitstelle” in yellow lettering, on a light blue field, as is standard for this armband type. This armband is in near mint condition and shows no sign of having been issued or used. It remains crisp and clean, with no stains or damage. The Frontleitstelle armband is one of the harder to find armbands used by the German armed forces in WWII. This is a pristine example.

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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