$175.00
Condition: Excellent
In stock
Product Description: This is an outstanding original example of the iconic and highly desirable Three-Piece NSDAP Armband in BeVo style. The armband features the classic three-piece construction, with a finely executed machine-woven (BeVo) swastika meticulously stitched in white thread to the white cotton roundel, which in turn is neatly affixed to the vibrant red cotton band. The roundel remains clean and crisp, showcasing tight, textbook factory-style zig-zag stitching all the way around.
The body of the armband is crafted from thin red cotton fabric, exhibiting only slight fading and a few small, scattered stains consistent with age and period wear. The reverse is correctly sewn together, with the long edges neatly finished in typical straight machine stitching. At the top front edge, there is a small section, approximately one inch in length, where the stitching has come undone—a minor detail that underscores the authenticity and use of this piece. Notably, remnants of light white stitches are still visible, evidence that this armband was once carefully applied—likely to a political tunic or brownshirt—during the period.
The interior displays the bobbin thread from the roundel’s attachment stitching, further confirming its authentic wartime construction. These classic NSDAP armbands, especially in the BeVo style, have become increasingly difficult to source in recent years as collector demand has risen sharply.
This example, with its honest signs of wear and exceptional overall preservation, would make a superb addition to any advanced Third Reich collection. The condition of this NSDAP BeVo armband rates as excellent.
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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