State Service Armband Chain Stitch

Product Description: This State Service Armband is a rare and desirable variant of this eye-catching armband. Typically, these are made using Bevo machine weaving. This one is a very appealing version in which the bold eagle and swastika emblem is made of black fabric, beautifully accented with gold and black chain stitching. The body of the armband is made of thin yellow cotton that retains bright original color. This armband is one that was actually issued and worn, as it was stamped by the issuing office of a local city (Stadt), the name of which is illegible. This armband shows some wear and tear, with some small holes and areas of soiling on the front. The back is sewn together with machine stitching. Inside, this State Service Armband shows a seam where the long edges have been folded over and joined, protecting the back of the embroidery. This is a seldom-seen style of this popular armband; it would be hard to find another. It displays very well.

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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