Condition: Excellent
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Product Description: This Stamped Deutsche Reichsbahn Armband is a great example of a scarce and desirable armband. The body of this original armband is made out of a thin green fabric, that appears to be rayon. The front of the armband is printed in black ink with a German eagle and swastika emblem, and the wording “Deutsche Reichsbahn,” indicating this is one of several patterns of armband used before and during WWII by the German state railway. The printing is crisp, and the ink has soaked through to the reverse of the fabric, a typical trait of period printing. The front of the armband has been stamped twice, with round stamps with the German eagle in the center and the wording “Deutsche Reichsbahn Bahnbetriebswerk Heidelberg.” These stamps show that this armband was issued by a locomotive depot. The armband shows typical factory style machine stitching throughout, and the short ends are sewn together in the back in a typical fashion. This Stamped Deutsche Reichsbahn Armband shows no tears or staining, and only typical age toning and slight traces of wear. The condition rates as excellent plus plus.
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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