Im Dienste Der Sicherheitspolizei Armband

Product Description: This Im Dienste Der Sicherheitspolizei Armband is an unissued, unworn piece, in near mint condition. It features the wording “Im Dienste Der Sicherheitspolizei” which translates to “In the service of the Security Police,” and was presumably worn by auxiliaries of the German Security Police. This wording is printed in gray ink on an armband of green cotton with a twill weave. All of the edges of this armband are neatly factory finished with machine stitching, in gray thread. The short ends are sewn together in the back, which is as it would have been issued. On the inside, some expected ink bleed-through from the printing is visible. This Im Dienste der Sicherheitspolizei armband came directly out of a closed down movie prop studio in the Czech Republic along with many other original items. It’s a great example of this scarce wartime German Police armband.

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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