Worn Wool NSDAP Armband

Product Description: This worn wool NSDAP armband is a great example, that was removed from a uniform. The body of the armband is made from a fine, high quality wool, with strong original color. The center of the front of the armband has a textbook ribbed fabric roundel, with a swastika made of black ribbed fabric tape. All of the parts of this armband are perfectly factory sewn with machine stitching. There are no holes or staining, only light wear and age toning. The ends are not sewn together in the back. The edges of the armband retain traces of olive-colored hand stitching, showing where this was once affixed to a uniform sleeve. There is an area on the back of the armband with some adhesive residue, where a sticker was once affixed. This worn wool NSDAP armband is an eye-catching and very appealing piece. It remains in excellent 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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