Stamped Red Cross Armband

Product Description: This Stamped Red Cross Armband is an attractive and desirable armband for medical personnel. The body of the armband is made of a thin, white fabric, with a plain weave. A Red Cross emblem has been machine stitched to the center of the front of the armband, with zig-zag stitching. The white fabric shows slight dirt from wear, as well as typical toning, and the red cross emblem retains strong original color. The front of the armband bears a circular issue stamp in black ink, with a German eagle and swastika emblem in the center. The stamp appears to be for a medical staff (Sanitätsstaffel) in Magdeburg. The armband shows typical factory style construction throughout, with machine stitching to finish the long edges and a French seam joining the short edges in the back. There are a couple of hand done purple stitches on the reverse that may be initials from the wearer. This stamped Red Cross Armband displays nicely, with no holes or major staining to note. The condition rates as excellent 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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