Voluntary Red Cross Armband – Rare

Product Description: This Voluntary Red Cross Armband is an interesting and rare pattern of medical armband. It’s made of a thin white fabric, with a Bevo style, machine woven Red Cross emblem in the center. Around this red cross is printed, in black ink, the wording “Freiwillige Sanitätskolonne vom Roten Kreuz” (Volunteer Medical Column of the Red Cross) with the place name “Rotenburg a/Fulda” printed below. The long edges of the armband are neatly finished with machine weaving, and the ends are stitched together in the reverse. Inside, this eye-catching Voluntary Red Cross Armband shows some details of the woven cross and also expected bleed-through of the black printed wording. This armband shows no tears or holes, and only light wear from use, with slight soiling and staining. It’s an appealing piece, not often seen, and 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.

We are the leading team of military antique specialists. We have specialized in military antiques for over 25 years.

Epic Artifacts offers free evaluations and the highest prices available for your collectibles.

We purchase single items, entire collections, or family estates.

Click the link here to learn more: Free Evaluation or Inquiries 

or feel free to email us directly: info@epicartifacts.com