Luftschutzwarte Armband

Product Description: This Luftschutzwarte Armband is a seldom encountered type. It’s made of a thin fabric, and the construction is typical Bevo type, machine woven, with a white central circle on a light blue field, and white edging along the top and bottom. It was worn by volunteers in the Reichsluftschutzbund (the German national air raid defense organization) who were assigned to role of Luftschutzwart, meaning air raid warden. This is an issued example, and the front bears a purple issue ink stamp of a Reichsluftschutzbund unit. There is some staining and discoloration, with what might be some scorching near the top edge in one spot. This Luftschutzwarte Armband is sewn together in the back, and has an integral woven manufacture marking that reads “Erha Wuppertal.” It is a complete and representative example of this scarce German armband, and remains in excellent condition.

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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