Heer Recruiting Armband

Product Description: This is a great, representative example of a desirable Heer Recruiting Armband. This style of armband was worn by the employees of the German Army recruiting depots and headquarters, who wore civilian clothes. It’s Bevo style, machine woven construction. The armband is made of a typical thin white fabric, with a German Army eagle and swastika emblem woven in black thread. The emblem is neatly executed, with nice detail typical of this manufacturing style. The short ends of this armband are sewn together in the back, as this would have been worn. As is typical, there is no maker mark or tag. This Heer Recruiting Armband shows only light surface wear and age toning, with no rips, tears or staining. It has great eye appeal, and the condition rates as excellent plus plus.

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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