This is an authentic standard issue Nazi Germany Deutsche Wehrmacht (German Armed Forces) armband w/an original issue or acceptance stamp. It was worn by uniformed German personnel or civilians attached to the Armed Forces to denote their role or function. It was typically worn by those from the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) or Reichsbahn operating with the German Army in occupied countries. Description: It has great wear, w/light age fading, & some fraying to the top and bottom edges...a well used version with visible age & use wear throughout but is in solid physical condition. It obviously is not a piece that spent WWII on a shelf. The top and bottom edges of the armband have interwoven rows of reinforcement stitching and the reverse of the armband has a machine stitched, vertical seam. History: Nearly all Third Reich organizations (military & civilian) used armbands to signify membership of an organization, indicate a specific role or function of the bearer, and/or as insignia of rank. They were worn on military and civilian uniforms & clothes. Many organizations changed their designs over time, increasing variations, from simple printed bands to elaborately hand-embroidered pieces of high quality. Production numbers varied based on intended usage as some were worn by all members of the organizations & could have been produced by the millions. Others were intended for use at a specific time and place, making them unique & possibly rare as they were produced in 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. ————————————————————— WW2 (Nazi Germany) - Authentic Deutsche Wehrmacht Arm Band w/an original issue/acceptance stamp. $138.00 (Firm) Worn by uniformed German personnel or civilians attached to the Armed Forces to denote their role or function. —————————————————————
