Condition: Near Mint
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Product Description: This Stamped NSDAP Armband is a choice and very desirable piece, that was worn by a member of a WWI veterans’ organization. The body of this armband is made out of a red fabric, that retains full original bold crimson color. The center of the front of the armband is adorned with a white fabric roundel, with a German swastika emblem printed in black ink. The black printed swastika shows no fading. The roundel is machine sewn to the armband, with white zig-zag machine stitching. The front of this armband has a nice clear issue stamp, in black ink. The center of the stamp depicts the Kyffhäuser monument, and the wording around the edge reads “Kyffhäuserbung, Landesverband Württemberg u. Hohenzollern.” The inside of this armband is clean, and it shows typical factory style machine stitching throughout. It does not appear to have seen much wear (if any). This stamped NSDAP Armband has outstanding eye appeal, with no tears or staining. It’s in near mint 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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