NSDAP Armband with Paper Tag

Product Description: This NSDAP Armband with Paper Tag is a choice example of this iconic piece of regalia, as worn by members of many political, civil and paramilitary organizations during the Third Reich. It is made of a typical, thin, red cotton material, and features a multi-piece swastika on a white roundel, all constructed with machine stitching. The inside of this armband retains the original RZM paper tag, with light blue printing and a faintly ink stamped manufacturer number. The tag is crisp and complete. The reverse of the armband is machine sewn together, with a French seam; the upper and lower edges are also machine stitched with dark red thread. This attractive armband shows only typical, light age, with some toning to the white roundel, some very minor wrinkles and a few areas of light soiling. This eye-catching NSDAP Armband with Paper Tag 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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