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Product Description: This NSBO Two Piece Armband is a really interesting and appealing pattern, that is rare to find. The body of the armband is made of a thin, red cotton fabric which retains bright original color. The center of the front of the armband is adorned with a thin white fabric roundel, that has been machine stitched to the armband. This roundel features the hand, hammer, swastika and gear organizational emblem of the NSBO, a Nazi worker’s organization. This emblem is machine embroidered in black thread, and was applied after the roundel was applied to the armband, an interesting detail. The long edges of the armband are neatly finished with machine stitching, and the ends of the armband are joined in the back. There is no tag inside. This NSBO Two Piece Armband is in excellent condition overall, with some light wear and minor staining to the white roundel. It’s a nice, representative example of a rare piece of insignia.
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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