Narrow NSDAP Armband

Product Description: This is a nice example of a Narrow NSDAP Armband. It is printed, which is typical for this narrow style which is generally accepted to be a late war variation. It’s made of a thin, lightweight cotton fabric, printed red, with a central white roundel and black printed national swastika emblem. The colors on this armband are outstanding, nice and bright. The ink has soaked through the fabric and is visible on the reverse side, a typical characteristic of period printing techniques. The upper and lower edges of this narrow NSDAP armband are finished with machine stitching, while the short edges have been left unfinished and are not sewn together. There is no indication that this armband has ever been worn. The condition of this armband rates a very strong excellent, with no stains and only extremely slight age toning, and one small hole on the far right side near the edge. It displays handsomely.

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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