German NPEA Student Armband

Product Description: This German NPEA Student Armband is a very attractive example of a scarce and desirable youth-related armband. The body of this armband is made from a textbook red cotton material. The front is adorned with the distinctive narrow diamond swastika emblem of the NPEA, executed in typical, Bevo machine woven construction. Two bands of white cotton run the length of the armband, near the long edges; these and the swastika emblem are affixed with neat, factory style machine sewing. The short edges are joined in the back with a typical seam. Remains of some hand applied stitches on the edges of this armband show where this was once applied to a uniform. Inside, this German NPEA Student Armband has a small, old ink inscription, that reads “Please return to IV. Reeder” (presumably the veteran who brought this home as a souvenir). This armband is in excellent condition, with signs of wear, some very light toning and one tear, about an inch long, near the edge.It has a great look.

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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