NCO General Göring Cuff Title

Product Description: This NCO General Göring Cuff Title is a nice example of a very desirable piece of regalia for an elite Luftwaffe unit. This style of armband was intended for wear by members of Regiment General Göring, which was formed in 1935 and reorganized as Brigade Hermann Göring in 1942. This top-quality cuff title is made from a fine blue wool badge cloth, that retains strong original color. The wording “General Göring” is applied to the front in typical Gothic script, beautifully and exquisitely hand-embroidered in white thread. The long edges of the cuff title are piped with white cotton Russia braid, indicating this was worn by a non-commissioned officer. This is a very appealing, tunic removed example, showing some light wear and a bit of soiling to the white piping on the edges. There is some moth tracking and a few holes, mostly to the reverse. The stitching closing up the rear of the cuff title, where the fabric is folded over to protect the reverse of the embroidery, is mostly intact. The ends are not stitched together. This NCO General Göring Cuff Title is a tough piece of insignia to find. This one is in excellent condition.

Historical Description: Cuff titles (Ärmelstreifen) are uniform accoutrements that have been used in the German military since the 19^thcentury. Intended to foster a certain sense of ‘esprit de corps’ amongst members of the armed forces, they were authorized for wear by members of designated units for the duration of their service time within that unit. In the event of transfer out of the unit, the cuff title was to be removed from the service member’s uniform. During the Third Reich, the German military continued this tradition by instituting honorary cuff titles to certain ‘special’ formations. This practice is perhaps most well-known for its application amongst Waffen- ϟϟ units. Cuff titles were also authorized for wear within all branches of the Wehrmacht (Army, Air Force and Navy) as well. These unit-specific cuff titles are not to be confused with others, which were awarded for participation in a certain campaign. The tradition, within the German military of wearing cuff titles, continues into the 21^st century with certain honor guard contingents of the Bundeswehr being permitted to wear unit-specific cuff titles.

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