Stamped Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband

Product Description: This stamped Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband is a really nice, textbook example. It’s Bevo, machine woven construction, as most of these were. The body of the armband is made of yellow fabric, with the wording “Deutsche Wehrmacht” (German armed forces) woven in Gothic lettering, in black thread. This armband was intended for wear by members of uniformed German paramilitary and civil organizations, acting as Armed Forces auxiliaries. The short ends of the armband are joined in the rear by factory machine stitching. The front of the armband has a very nice, clear issue stamp, with a prewar type German eagle and the wording “Wehrbezirkskommando Iserlohn” indicating this was issued by the military recruiting district headquarters for the city of Iserlohn. This stamped Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband has a great look, with only very light surface staining and no tears or rips. 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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