Wool Three Piece NSDAP Armband

Product Description: This Wool Three Piece NSDAP Armband is a choice example of this very desirable style of armband. The body of the armband is made from a very fine, top quality red wool fabric. This fabric retains beautiful, bold crimson color. The center of the front of the armband features a white fabric roundel with a separately applied black swastika emblem, made of a textbook ribbed fabric material. The roundel shows only extremely slight age toning; the general appearance of this armband is fresh and eye-catching. The long edges of this armband are finished with typical factory type machine stitching, and the short edges are left unfinished in the back (there is no indication this armband was ever actually worn). There is no maker mark and no RZM tag inside. This armband is nice and clean, with no staining, tears or rips. There is one pin head size hole on the back, that does not detract when the armband is displayed. Overall, the condition of this Wool Three Piece NSDAP Armband rates as excellent plus plus.

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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