Wool Three-Piece NSDAP Armband

Product Description: An original Wool Three-Piece NSDAP Armband, presented here as an exemplary textbook specimen distinguished by clear evidence of period wear and strong visual character. Crafted from high-quality red wool, the armband displays a separately applied white ribbed roundel bearing a precisely executed black ribbed-fabric swastika, each element neatly machine-stitched to the body. Both upper and lower edges are cleanly finished, with the ends joined by machine stitching consistent with recognized period construction.

The piece shows a small area of mothing to the reverse, light spotting to the wool, and several tiny pinholes indicative of badges or stickpins once affixed during use. A few loose threads remain where the armband was originally mounted to a uniform. Despite these expected signs of age and wear, the exterior retains a notably strong, rich coloration and presents in excellent overall condition—a well-preserved and highly representative example suitable for the discerning collector.

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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