Condition: Near Mint
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Product Description: This Near Mint Reichsbahn Armband is an outstanding example of a scarce and desirable armband style. This is one of several types of armbands used before and during WWII by personnel of the German national railway. This appears to be an unworn, unissued piece, and is made of a typical, thin, green rayon fabric, which shows no fading. The armband is Bevo machine woven, with a black German eagle and swastika emblem over the word “Reichsbahn” in Latin lettering. The woven design looks just as it did when it was made. The short ends of the armband are simply joined with zig-zag machine stitching. On the reverse of this near mint Reichsbahn armband. there are two small areas of tape residue where it was mounted on something. These are of course not visible from the front. This armband has great visual appeal, and would be tough to upgrade.
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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