SA Sport Armband RZM Tag

Product Description: This is a nice example of what is referred to by collectors as the SA Sport Armband RZM Tag. This pattern of armband was actually intended to be worn by men of the SA-Wehrmannschaft, an SA organization that offered paramilitary training. The armband is made of a thin red cotton fabric. On the front, it is adorned with a detailed representation of the SA Sports Badge, in brown and gold thread on a white roundel. This emblem is Bevo machine woven, and has been machine stitched to the armband. The upper and lower edges of this SA Sport Armband RZM Tag are finished with machine stitching, and the ends are sewn together in the back. Inside, this armband still retains its original RZM paper tag. The tag shows light wear, and is split in the middle where it was pasted over the armband’s rear seam, but all of the printing is still there and very legible. This armband shows light wear, with minor age and usage toning to the white fabric of the roundel. There are no stains, holes or damage, and it 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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