NSDAP Kreis Mainz SB Armband

Product Description: 

This is an appealing and well-preserved example of the NSDAP Kreis Mainz SB level operations armband. Constructed from a typical thin, blue-gray polished cotton material, this printed variant displays very nicely. The armband is neatly assembled, featuring blue machine stitching along the upper and lower edges, as well as at the vertical seam where the ends are joined. The printed design remains bold and sharply defined, retaining strong original color with only minor age-related wear and light spotting, primarily visible on the reverse side. There are no holes, tears, or structural damage, and the armband remains clean and intact. Overall, this piece is in very good condition and represents a strong example of a rarer NSDAP Kreis Mainz SB armband.

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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