NSDAP Cotton 2-Piece Printed Armband

Product Description: A well-preserved example of the NSDAP Cotton 2-Piece Printed Armband, removed from its original tunic and retaining visible thread remnants consistent with prior attachment to the sleeve. The printed roundel, separately applied, is secured by zig-zag stitching, as typically encountered on period examples. The top and bottom edges are neatly machine stitched, with the ends folded over and finished with machine stitching. The cotton exhibits honest field wear, including discoloration and surface rubs, with no holes or tears observed. Overall condition reflects careful use rather than damage. An excellent field-worn example of the NSDAP Cotton 2-Piece Printed Armband, notable for its integrity and clarity of printed detail.

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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