State Factory Air Defense Service Armband

Product Description: This State Factory Air Defense Service Armband is a hard-to-find pattern. This was one of several varieties of armbands that were used to indicate ranks and positions within the Reichsluftschutzbund, the voluntary air raid protection service during the Third Reich. This style was used to indicate the position of Stellvertretender Werkluftschutzleiter, meaning acting factory protection leader. It is made of blue fabric, with a large rank emblem machine embroidered in off-white thread. It is a worn example, still sewn together in the back. There are some scattered moth munches and holes to the blue fabric, and a tear near the top edge. There is also toning from age and use, with some staining here and there to the exterior, on both the front and rear. Overall, this State Factory Air Defense Service Armband remains in excellent 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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