Condition: Very Good
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Product Description: This Sicherheits und Hilfsdienst Armband is a great, representative example of an a scarce armband. The Sicherheits und Hilfsdienst (SHD) was a Luftschutz auxiliary police organization tasked with maintaining order and assisting German civilians during and after air raids in German cities and towns. This Sicherheits und Hilfsdienst Armband is the printed type, with the wording “Sicherheits-u. Hilfsdienst” in white Gothic lettering, on a green printed background. The reverse of the armband shows the green ink as well, as the thin, dye-like ink used in the wartime printing process has soaked through the thin fabric. This Sicherheits und Hilfsdienst Armband shows some age toning as well as very light soiling but remains in very good condition overall. It is not sewn together in the back, and is folded into thirds. It has a striking and attractive look, and displays great.
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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