Condition: Very Good
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Product Description: This is an original three piece NSDAP armband, as used by a variety of political, civil and paramilitary organizations during the Third Reich. This example is a desirable type, a three piece wool version made of top quality materials. The wool body of this armband does show moth damage throughout, with tracking that exposes the very fine weave of the wool and many small nips and holes. The wool does retain bright original color, with only very slight age toning. The armband features a textbook white roundel made of a ribbed and somewhat silky feeling fabric, with the swastika affixed to this made of two pieces of ribbed tape fabric, all perfectly machine applied and nearly pristine. The upper and lower edges of this three piece NSDAP armband are finished with red machine stitching, while the short ends in the back are not sewn together. Inside, the bobbin thread from the roundel stitching is visible as a white circle. This is a one-look original piece, in very good condition overall.
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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