ARMBANDS #29903 STUDENTENBUND ARMBAND

This This student league armband is a all cotton type having fairly good tomato red surfaces remaining. The inside center section has a printed symbol of the Studentenbund. It consists of a black diamond having a stretched upright swastika which is done in a black mobile style with red fill in between the 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock legs and the 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock legs. These armbands are difficult to find as the Studentenbund was not a large organization. It consisted mostly of college age people that the Nazis particularly Goebbels was anxious to have indoctrinated into the NSDAP and their policies. This armband is in excellent condition.

 ARMBANDS #29902 HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND WITH RUBBER STAMPED YOUTH SECTION

This This Hitler Youth armband is the all printed type. It is a red cotton fabric with a wide white stripe which runs down the center. There is a diamond shaped white field with a black mobile swastika. The armband is in good condition throughout being sewn up the rear. It is interesting to note that this armband is rubber stamped with a round black circle having the Hitler Youth diamond with swastika in the center and the letters, “HJ” on either side respectively. At the top is probably the name of a town. It looks like, “Gedlet Z 9” and at the bottom is the section, “Westmark”. An interesting Hitler Youth armband which should have some interest to the HJ specialist.

ARMBANDS #28543 KREIS LEVEL POLITICAL ARMBAND

This Kreis Level Political Armband is as nice as they come. It still retains its original rich red colors, and it is completely moth free being in choice condition. The armband is piped in white on the edges, indicative of the Kreis Level. Additionally, it has gold leafing that measures about three-quarters of an inch. This armband is the same as Angolia shows in his SA book on page 66, second from top. These brocade oak leaves are very impressive and are positioned beneath the white cord and the edge of each side of the armband. In the center, there is a white field having satin straight lines running up and down. The field is piped in thin yellow cord, as is the black lined swastika in the center of the field. There is no tag in this armband, but it is in the condition that one would expect to see an issue tag. The armband is unsewn in the reverse, and most likely was never issued. This armband was for wear by a leader of a department. A real stunner here.

ARMBANDS #28544 KREIS LEVEL POLITICAL ARMBAND

This fine Political Armband was for a very high up official, and it is the same as is show in the Angolia SA book on page 66, two up from bottom. The armband retains all of its bright colors, and there are no moth problems anywhere. This armband was sewn up the rear, so it has been used. The edges are piped in white, indicating it was worn by a Kreis Level official. According to the Angolia book, this official would have been the leader of a main department. Below the white cord there is a set of gold brocade leaves that are about ¾ inch in width. These leaves are piped on gold cord on both sides. A very beautiful sight here. The center area has a round satin textured field. There is some staining in the field of this otherwise perfect armband. In the center of the field there is a woven- style mobile swastika. The swastika is piped in gold, as is the round field. An impressive armband here, for a very high up official.

ARMBANDS #29112 RLB 1ST MODEL OFFICER ARMBAND

This armband is produced of a light blue cotton fabric having the 1st style emblem in the center. This emblem is bevo weaved and has a white starburst background with a darker blue lettering in the center “RLB” positioned over a matching blue smaller mobile swastika. The edges of the armband have tress sewn to them to indicate that this armband was worn by an officer. The armband is sewn up the rear and there is a white numeral marking “30” at the reverse. A rarely seen armband here and great for display with some RLB daggers.

ARMBANDS #29114 RLB 2ND STYLE ARMBAND

This RLB armband is made of a blue cotton fabric which is sewn up the rear. The obverse center has the 2nd style RLB insignia which consists of a bevo woven white starburst with a black mobile swastika in the center. The armband is in nice condition throughout with no holes, but does show a little minor soiling. Still, a good example here.

ARMBANDS #29274C SA SPORTS ARMBAND

This SA Sports Armband is in choice condition throughout, having its bright tomato-red original colors. Attached to the center area of the armband is a white satin round field. Woven to this field is a replica of a SA Sports Badge. It is a round wreath of oak leaves, having a swastika in the center superimposed by a Roman style broad sword. The outside of this armband is perfect. The inside still has the original issue tag. It is an off-white paper tagged with blue printing. The number “17” is hand written in pen and ink over the top lines, and on the bottom lines is the run number of “462942”. An outstanding example to display with a nice SA dagger.

ARMBANDS #29275C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth Armband is the style that has the brighter red colors not seen as often as the normal type. The colors here are still good and bright, and in the center there is a white line which is separately sewn to the red fabric. In the center inner area is a separate white diamond shape field material, which has a bevo woven black mobile swastika. There is a little bit of breakdown in the material on the diamond at about the 6’oclock point, but it is very minor. The rest of the armband is in good shape and will display with a nice Hitler Youth Knife.

ARMBANDS #29276C DEUTSCHER VOLKS WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This VolksstUrm Armband is in excellent unissued condition, having a red border line on both edges, and then it has a black color inside with white details. There is the name of the organization in two lines in the center, “Deutscher Volksstorm/ Wehrmacht”. This name is flanked by open winged army eagles that clutch mobile swastikas within a wreath. A perfect conditioned armband here representing the last ditched effort to save Berlin from the Russians. These armbands were issued to old men, boys, and even women – virtually anyone who could help protect the last vestiges of the 3rd Reich. A great historical piece here.

ARMBANDS #29833 POLITICAL LEADER’S SWALLOW NESTS

This These swallow’s nests are quite beautiful and appear to be for a Reich lover band musician. They feature a gold brocade material sewn to a red velvet base. The gold brocade fabric has mobile swastikas embossed every half an inch or so. I counted them, and there are actually 69 swastikas inlaid into this gold fabric! The lower part of the swallow nest has a gold fringe which hangs down. The reverse of the nest has 5 metal hook-like brackets which are black painted and would be used to hook into loops installed on the shoulder area of the musician’s tunic. The canvas backing is a brown color and there is also an original paper RZM tag in place. This RZM tag is a blue printed color having the rubber-stamped number “21” at the top lines. On the bottom lines is the run number “037691”. A very fine set of swallow’s nests here which would really display beautifully, or they could also be put onto a political leader’s tunic should you be lucky enough to have a musician’s example with these missing.

ARMBANDS #27416 HITLER YOUTH UNISSUED ARMBAND WITH TAG

This Hitler Youth armband is in choice pristine unissued condition. It is still stiff and new-like. It consists of the off-red color with white center area. Sewn to the center of the armband is a white cotton diamond shape which has a black bevo mobile swastika. The inside of the armband still has the original paper tag. The paper tag has red and off-white colors with a capital letter, “B” an RZM, and the Hitler Youth diamond with swastika in the center. A terrific armband here to display with a Hitler Youth knife. Absolute pristine original unissued condition.

ARMBANDS #29821 SS WOOLEN ARMBAND WITH TAG

ARMBANDS #29468C SA / NSDAP WOOL ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29470C NSDAP / SA ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29473C NSDAP / SA ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29475C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29477C SA SPORTS ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29478C SA SPORTS ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29480C VETERAN’S 2ND STYLE ARMBAND WITH 25 YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL ATTACHED

ARMBANDS #29481C DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29482C SA / NSDAP COTTON ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29483C GOVERNMENT SERVICE ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29484C TeNo ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29487C 1ST STYLE VETERAN’S LEAGUE ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29488C RLB OFFICER ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29489C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

ARMBANDS #29490C SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH TAG

ARMBANDS #29386 SET OF EIGHT UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBANDS WITH CONSECUTIVE TAGS

This set of eight SA sports armbands were purchased by me from a 101st airborne veteran. These armbands are in pristine condition, having fine red cotton backgrounds with a round white field sewn to the center. Bevo woven onto the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge consists of a golden wreath having a Roman sword over the center area and below is a mobile swastika. Other than some wrinkling the armbands are in totally perfect condition. Each armband has its original issue tag inside. All of the tags are rubber stamped with the number, “308”. On the lines below the run numbers all are consecutive starting out at number, “077349 and running through the numbers “077356”. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very interesting collectible or if you are a dealer you may break these up and sell them individually as there is still room there to make money. Either way an outstanding set of eight SA sports armbands in full mint condition.

ARMBANDS #29393 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “077358”.

ARMBANDS #29392 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118049”.

ARMBANDS #29391 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118047”.

ARMBANDS #29390 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika .The inside of this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118045”.

ARMBANDS #29389 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118060”.

ARMBANDS #29388 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118056”.

ARMBANDS #29387 UNISSUED SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This unissued SA sports armband is in perfect condition throughout and was acquired personally by me from an 88 year old 101st airborne veteran. The armband retains its beautiful bright red cotton color and sewn in the center is a white satin round field. Bevo woven to the white field is a gold colored SA sports badge. This sports badge has a wreath of oak leaves with a Roman broad sword over the center. Below the sword is a mobile swastika. O the inside this armband still has its original blue and white paper tag. It is rubber stamped, “308”. Below this is the run number of the item, “118058”.

ARMBANDS #29186 DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This last ditch Volkssturm armband is in choice, perfect, unissued condition. It is the off-red color borders having the black center with twin white lines on the edges. Printed on the black portion is the slogan, “Deutscher Volkssdurm / Wehrmacht”. It is flanked by two open-winged political eagles which clutch mobile swastikas. These armbands are made out of a printed cotton and are very desirable as they were worn by the elderly and teenage boys who helped defend Berlin from the onslaught of the Russians. This was the time when Hitler was hiding in the bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery trying to get all of his SS regiments in to play which were nonexistent. A great armband to display with your collection.

ARMBANDS #29187 DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This last ditch Volkssturm armband is in choice, perfect, unissued condition. It is the off-red color borders having the black center with twin white lines on the edges. Printed on the black portion is the slogan, “Deutscher Volkssdurm / Wehrmacht”. It is flanked by two open-winged political eagles which clutch mobile swastikas. These armbands are made out of a printed cotton and are very desirable as they were worn by the elderly and teenage boys who helped defend Berlin from the onslaught of the Russians. This was the time when Hitler was hiding in the bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery trying to get all of his SS regiments in to play which were nonexistent. A great armband to display with your collection.

ARMBANDS #29199 SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

This cotton armband is in very fine condition, having just a little bit of soiling across its surfaces, which must have happened over the last seven years as the armband looks like when it was put away it was in pristine condition. This armband is of all cotton construction and the red color background is still nice and bright. It has a cotton woven style round field which is separately sewn and then separately sewn to the field is black lined satin used to make a mobile swastika. Lots of work here to make an armband this nice. This item, other than soiling, is in choice condition.

ARMBANDS #29043 POLITICAL LEADER GAU ADMINISTRATOR’S ARMBAND

This impressive wool armband still has its very fine red colors. There is one tiny pinhole that is a few inches to the left of the field but it is so small that it hardly shows. The rest of the wool surface looks good. This armband is not sewn up the rear. At the two edges of the armband there is the wine color cord which signifies a Gau level political leader. Inward from the wine piping is a set of brocade oak leaves which measures about 12 or 13 centimeters. In the center is a lined satin white field to which there is a separately applied black satin swastika. Both the field and the swastika are bordered in thin yellow cord. In the inside, although it is faint to see, the black arrow with the word, “Ober” is still there indicating which direction the armband is to be worn. A very fine example here and gau level armbands are difficult to come by. This example would have been worn by an administrative polictial leader of a post, a warden, or a cell official.

ARMBANDS #29039 SS WOOLEN ARMBAND

This SS wool armband still retains its bright red colors throughout. There are three minor moth nips on the armband. They are at about the 11 o’clock area off the field and two are the size of a half piece of rice and the third one about the size of a pepper piece. They don’t interfere that much with the display of the armband because the backing blends them in. This woolen armband is lined with black satin borders being the type of satin which has lines in the surfaces. The field is a white satin lined material which is actually slightly oval. The field has a separately sewn lined black satin swastika. The field still is mostly white having only the most minor signs of age and soiling. This armband has not been sewn up the rear. The original black paper issue tag is still on the reverse. This paper tag is an off-white color with black printing. There is a capital letter, “D” and RZM circle and an SS circle. The rubber stamp number, “10” is on the above lines and below is the run number, “478158”. A good original armband here in collectible condition.

ARMBANDS #29042 FACTORY AIR PROTECTION MEDICAL STAFF ARMBAND

This Factory Air Protection Medical Staff armband is made of a blue silk material. The border has a lined texture to it which separates it from the standard weave of the inside of the armband. In the center there is a white cross which has small dots in its finish. The reverse is sewn up the rear. Evidently with the amount of bombings that were incurred in German factories it was necessary to have a special protection staff on hand to treat casualties. Not a common armband here.

ARMBANDS #29004C EARLY SS WOOLEN ARMBAND WITH CLOTH ISSUE TAG

This SS armband retains its rich red colors to the wool. The obverse of the armband is in pretty good shape having only a couple of tiny pin holes to the left of the field. The reverse area on the right side however does have a fairly large insect hole but the good part is that it does not show when the item is folded in a normal fashion for display. The insect hole is about as large as a door key. The armband has a fine black satin line stitched on both borders and the field is a white lined satin type being slightly oblong as they usually are. This field is in excellent condition showing only nominal age. Separately sewn to the field is a black satin lined mobile swastika. This armband also is quite desirable in that the original cloth issue tag is still sewn on the inside center area. This black cloth tag has silver thread consisting of an RZM double circle and a double circle which encloses a set of SS runes. In the center is the maker code, “630” over “36”. A great display example here, of early vintage. SS armbands with cloth issue tags are quite rare and very desirable.

ARMBANDS #28998C SA / NSDAP WOOLEN ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This armband retains its nice fine red color to the wool body. The wool has one minor moth hole which is to the right of the 3 o’clock section of the field. The hole is very small however. This armband is sewn up the rear and also has some of the original stitching remaining where it was tacked to a tunic. The white field is the satin type having lined surfaces. It is slightly oblong and there is a separately sewn lined black satin mobile swastika. There is a minor black line in the field area which appears to perhaps have been caused by an old ink pen but other than this the rest of the field is clean. The RZM tag is inside and is an off-white paper with blue printing. It features a capital letter, “D” with an RZM circle and the rubber stamped number, “940”. The run numbers below are, “455678”. A nice armband here.

ARMBANDS #28860 LUFTSCHUTZ WARNDIENST ARMBAND

This Luftschutz Warndiemst Armband was worn by air raid people who were members of the Air Raid Warning Service. The cuff title is a narrow 2 inches wide, having a green cotton background. Bevo weave in white is the title “R.S.Warndiemst”. This armband is not sewn up the rear.

ARMBANDS #28784 NSDAP / SA ARMBAND

This armband is of red cotton construction, being sewn up the rear and still in fine condition. The red color is still nice and bright. There is a separately sewn white linen field, which is in good condition having some minor browning, and sewn to the field is a bevo-woven black swastika. This armband is of 3-piece construction, showing little age. A good display item here.

ARMBANDS #28867 SA SPORTS ARMBAND

This Sports Armband has the fine red cotton cloth, and it is sewn up the rear. Featured on the obverse center area is a white satin round field. It is sewn to the red cotton. Embossed onto the white field, in a fine brown-gold weave, is a round oak leaf wreath, and in the center there is a mobile swastika. Superimposed over the swastika, running the 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock length, is a Roman-like bullet sword. This armband shows a little bit of mild soiling, but is still in nice condition.

ARMBANDS #28866 DEUSTCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This Deutsche Wehrmacht Armand is of a yellow cotton whipcord material, which is sewn at the rear. It is black printed on the obverse with the two words, “Deutsche Wehrmacht”. There is just a very mild amount of soiling on the surfaces. Overall, this armband is in fine condition and would have been worn by personnel who were aiding the German Armed Forces.

ARMBANDS #28865 DEUSTCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband is of yellow cotton material. It was sewn up the rear but the stitching has come undone, but there are still remnants of it. The “Deutsche Wehrmacht” words are done in a black bevo weave. Beneath the two words is a small metal number “2”, which is retained by prongs in the back. This number must have represented a group belonged to by the person who wore this armband. These armbands were worn by civilians who were assisting the German Armed Forces. Overall, this armband shows some age and soiling, but it is more interesting than the normal one we see.

ARMBANDS #28864 REICHSBAHN ARMBAND

This Reichsbahn Armband (Railway Armband) is a fine example. It is of a green silk-like material. The organization name, “Reichsbahn”, is written in a black bevo weave. Centered above the word is an open style Railway Eagle, which looks to the viewer’s left and clutches a wreathed swastika. The detail to this eagle is outstanding, done in bevo weave also. The armband is sewn up the rear, and would have been worn by the Railway Protection inspectors that secured the German Railway System. A very fine example here, and great for display with a Railway Official’s dagger.

ARMBANDS #28862 1ST STYLE VETERANS ARMBAND

This 1st Style Veterans Armband is made of all black wool. It is not sewn up the rear. The armband wool is still in perfect condition throughout, with no signs of any mothing. Sewn to the obverse center is an insignia which is shield-shaped and depicts the Kyffhäuser Memorial in black, with a red base below, with round white field, and black mobile swastika. There is a black border around the shield-shaped insignia. Other than just a little bit of age in the white background, this armband is in perfect condition.

ARMBANDS #28863 2ND STYLE VETERANS ARMBAND

This 2nd Style Veterans Armband is of all black wool, and it is sewn up the rear. The wool is in perfect condition with no mothing. There is a shield-shape insignia sewn to the center area. It has a white border with red center, and in the middle is an Iron Cross with a black swastika superimposed in the center. A fine conditioned armband here.

ARMBANDS #28723 DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

 This Deutsche Wehrmacht armband is the yellow color all cotton type. The words, “Deutsche Wehrmacht” are bevo weaved in black thread and done in a Gothic manner. These armbands were issued to people who assisted the German armed forces.

ARMBANDS #28719C ORTSGRUPPE POLITICAL LEADER CANDIDATE ARMBAND

 This Political Leader Candidate armband is produced with a red wool base. The wool is in excellent condition except for on the revere part there is a good size moth hole about the size of a half quarter. Other than that though, the wool is still very beautiful and has its original bright color about it. The armband is trimmed with the narrow blue cord indicating it was worn by Orts level people. The center of the armband has a round white satin lined field and on the field is a bevo style weaved black swastika. Both the swastika and the round field are trimmed with yellow thread. This armband is the same as the one that is shown in the Angolia SA Book on page 64, upper, in color. A nice example here which really shows well.

ARMBANDS #28717C ORTSGRUPPEN LEITER OPERATIONAL ARMBAND

 This armband has fine bright wool color cloth and there are no moth holes anywhere. The reverse of the armband appears as though it was sewn together at one time but was taken apart after the war. Much of the original thread keeping it together is still in place. The armband is trimmed with blue cord on both edges indicating that is of Orts level. Just inside of the blue cord on both edges there is a very narrow gold bullion trim. The same is true on the oak leaves which appear in the center of the armband. These oak leaves have twin sets of gold trim cord. The oak leaves themselves are about ¾ of an inch in width and they are a gold brocade. In the center of the armband there is a round satin lined field. This field shows some age and some soiling but it is still all there. Sewn to the white field is a black lined mobile swastika. This swastika and field are trimmed in gold cord also. In the center of the swastika is the gold pip which has a political eagle with swastika in the center of it. This is a great looking armband here which would have represented the highest rank at Ortsgruppe level. It is the same as the example that is shown on page 68 of the Angolia SA Book. A difficult to find armband in fairly nice condition.

ARMBANDS #28715C KREIS POLITICAL LEADER ARMBAND

 This political leader armband is sewn up the rear. It looks like it was worn on a few occasions but it is in virtually new condition. The armband is piped in white on the edges indicating it is of Kreis level. There is a row of overlapping brocade leaves which measure about ¾ inches running around the edges of both sides of the armband. These gold brocade leaves are very impressive and they are bordered by thin yellow cords. The center of the armband has a white textured round field. Bevo weaved to the field is a black mobile swastika. Both the swastika and the round field are piped in yellow cord. This armband is the same as the one listed on page 66, second from bottom in the Angolia SA book. It was worn by the leader of a main department and was the highest administrational rank in the Kreis and Gau levels. A fine example here.

ARMBANDS #28729 FLIEGERHORST KOMMANDANTUR LEIPHEIM ARMBAND

 This Fliegerhorst Kommandantur Leipheim armband is of all green cotton having black printed lettering. The lettering would indicate the armband was worn by crews that protected the commander of the air base at Leipheim. Leipheim is a small town in Bavaria near the Danube river. The letters are all in black and there is also an ink stamp which is to the left of the “Leipheim City”. The armband is not sewn at the rear but it looks like it may have been at one time. This would be a good example to do some research on to see what the impact of this airbase was during wartime. This is the first armband of this type that I have had.

ARMBANDS #28731 LUFTSCHUTZ ARMBAND

 This Luftschutz armband is all of green cotton and the color is just slightly lighter than some of the other greens you see used during the Third Reich. It has a large capital letter printed, “L” in the center which stands for Luftschutz. The Luftschutz, of course, was the RLB and these were people who aided in air raids. This is the first one of these armbands I have seen and it is the same as the one shown at the bottom of plate 34 of the Badges and Insignia Book by Brian Leigh Davis. Not a common armband.

ARMBANDS #28732 LUFTSCHUTZ ARMBAND

 This Luftschutz armband is all of green cotton and the color is just slightly lighter than some of the other greens you see used during the Third Reich. It has a large capital letter printed, “L” in the center which stands for Luftschutz. The Luftschutz, of course, was the RLB and these were people who aided in air raids. This is the first one of these armbands I have seen and it is the same as the one shown at the bottom of plate 34 of the Badges and Insignia Book by Brian Leigh Davis. Not a common armband.

ARMBANDS #28735 DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

 This Deutsche Wehrmacht armband is of all yellow cotton. The armband retains its original bright colors. The words, “Deutsche Wehrmacht” are written in black Bevo yarn in a Gothic style. The armband is in perfect condition. These armbands where worn by civilians who aided the German military.

ARMBANDS #28736 DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

 This Deutsche Wehrmacht armband is of all yellow cotton. The armband retains its original bright colors. The words, “Deutsche Wehrmacht” are written in black Bevo yarn in a Gothic style. The armband is in perfect condition. These armbands where worn by civilians who aided the German military.

ARMBANDS #28737 HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

 This Hitler Youth armband is the usual red, white and red colors. They are nice and bright throughout and in good clean condition. Sewn to the center is a diamond shaped white cloth figure which has a Bevo woven black mobile swastika. This armband is open on the back and it still has its original issue tag. The issue tag has the red printing with the RZM and the Hitler Youth diamond with swastika. This example is rubber stamped, “149” and has the run number, “235604”. An outstanding armband here.

ARMBANDS #28476 POLITICAL LEADER KREIS LEVEL ARMBAND

This armband is pristine throughout, not being sewn up the rear. The armband has beautiful woolen material which is totally in perfect condition. There are two rows of oak leaves running the length of both edges. These brocade oak leaves are very beautiful and they are accented with a narrow gold cord on either side. In the center of the armband is a white lined satin field. In the center of the field is a mobile black swastika. Both the field and the swastika are trimmed in thin gold cord. This armband still has the original arrow inside which points upward using the word “Obert”. This armband was worn by the highest administrational rank at Kreis level. It is the same as the one that is shown in the Angolia book on Page 66, second from bottom.

ARMBANDS #28284C SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

This armband has good, bright colors to the red cotton background. The cotton is in good shape throughout. There is a white field which shows a little bit of dirt and some age. The black swastika is a satin type separately sewn to the white field. This armband is of three-piece construction. Inside of the armband, there is about half of the original issue tag still remaining. It is the off-white type with light blue print. It is possible to see the rubber stamp number “248” and a portion of the run number being “93581”. This armband is in good, collectible condition.

ARMBANDS #28280C SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

This armband is made of all red cotton. The red color has faded slightly from age. The separately sewn white field shows some mild soiling and there is a black bevo mobile swastika sewn to the field. Still, a good, sound armband.

ARMBANDS #28318 REICHSBAHN RAILWAY ARMBAND

This armband is composed of a green cotton fabric. The original colors are still rich and bright. Other than a little bit of soiling on the surfaces of the cloth, the armband is in perfect condition. It features a black bevo woven Railway eagle, having open wings and looking to the viewer’s left. This bird clutches a mobile swastika. Beneath the eagle is the word “Reichsbahn”, also done in black bevo weave. There is an ink stamping to the left of the Railway eagle. This armband was most likely was worn by one of the railway inspectors, and it is quite rare.

ARMBANDS #28288C DEUTSCHE WEHRMACT ARMBAND

This Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband was worn by those assisting the German Army. It is a yellow cotton armband sewn up the rear, having a black printed title, “Deutsche Wehrmacht” done on the obverse. This armband is in excellent condition, showing only mild soiling.

ARMBANDS #28320 POLITICAL LEADER ARMBAND

This armband is of all-wool construction, and would be the entry level for a Kreis political official. The wool of this armband still remains in choice condition with one tiny moth nip, but it is nothing. The wool retains its bright original red colors. The armband is trimmed with white cord, and in the center has a lined satin round field. Separately sewn to the field is a black lined satin mobile swastika. The inside of the armband still has its original paper issue tag. It is an off-white color with light blue printing. The rubber stamp number “343” is still there, and the run number on the lines below is “404835”. These entry level armbands seem to be rarer than the higher ranking types. A great example to begin your collection of Political Leader armbands.

ARMBANDS #28297C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth Armband is the fine orange-red color, having white stripe in the center. It is in still in choice condition, showing little age and little dirt. The diamond shaped field is sewn to the center with a bevo weaved black mobile swastika. Although this armband looks like it should have an issue tag with it, it does not. An outstanding example, however.

ARMBANDS #28296C SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

This cotton armband retains its original fine bright red colors. The cotton is in perfect condition throughout. It is most unusual to see that the field on this armband is composed of a white ribbed satin cloth. It is more deluxe than we usually see on these cotton armbands. Sewn to the white field is a separate black satin swastika. Normally, these extra cost materials would be found on the woolen type armbands. This is the first time I remember seeing this variation. An outstanding armband for those collecting different types.

ARMBANDS #28294C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth Armband shows some mild usage signs, and a little bit of age. It is all there, however, and in good displayable condition. It features the red background with white center stripe. The diamond field is sewn to the center area, and there is a black bevo weaved mobile swastika sewn to the field. A good sound example here, to display with a Hitler Youth knife.

ARMBANDS #28290C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth Armband shows a little bit of age, fading to its good red colors. It has the usual white stripe running through the center. There is a diamond shaped white field positioned in the center of the armband with a mobile black bevo weave swastika. The armband looks as though it was used, and there is still some old stitching remaining from where it was sewn to a shirt. Lots of character here with this armband, still being in excellent condition.

ARMBANDS #28319 DEUTSCHE REICHSPORT ARMBAND

This armband is of green cotton fabric. The fabric is in excellent condition, showing only very minor age. The obverse of the armband has an open winged Political style eagle. This eagle clutches a mobile swastika within a wreath. It is black bevo weave woven. Above the eagle is the German word “Deutsche”, and below is the word “Reichsport”. To the left of the Political eagle there is a rubber stamping, consisting of an eagle and swastika with illegible details with the words within the circle. The reverse of the armband is also black woven with the maker name and the area from where it comes from, “Kruse-Söhne/Wuppertal-Barmen”. This is the first I have encountered an armband like this, and assume it to be quite rare.

ARMBANDS #28287C DEUTSCHE WEHRMACT ARMBAND

This Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband is a bright yellow cotton fabric, having the title of the armband black bevo weaved in two lines. The bevo weaving is well done, and is in Gothic style letters. The armband is sewn up the rear, and also has a rubber stamping on the inside. I cannot make out, though, what the stamping pertains to. A nice example. These armbands were worn by people assisting the German Army.

ARMBANDS #28231C HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth armband was worn during the period and it shows some mild age across the surfaces. The white areas of the diamond field as well as the center white stripe have aged to an ivory color. The red colors are still nice and bright. The swastika is printed onto a diamond shaped field which is sewn to the center. There are a couple of mild wearing holes towards the bottom edge of this armband, but, if anything, it gives it character and realism of the period. A good collectible example here.

ARMBANDS #28234C SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

This armband is a fine red cotton example still having rich colors to the tone. The cotton is in perfect condition throughout and is sewn up the rear. The field is separately sewn and is a white weaved textured cloth. The black swastika is a bevo weave which is nicely done. There is just the slight remains of a rubber stamping in the field at about the four o’clock point. The viewer can just make a little bit of a cog wheel, so this would indicate the original wearer was most likely a DAF person. A fine armband here in good condition and a collective variant. There is also the remnants of an issue tag inside this armband.

ARMBANDS #28068 ORTS LEVEL HIGH OFFICIAL ARMBAND

 This Armband is very impressive and also very colorful. It is a beauty throughout, having fine red wool with no flaws anywhere. The Armband is piped in blue, indicating it is an Orts Level example. The Ortz level were the Political Leader groups who took care of small towns and villages. Directly in from the blue cord trim, there is a narrow gold cord running the length of both edges. In the center, there is a fine brocade set of oak leaves. These gold leaves are most impressive and they are highlighted by having two border rows of gold cord, being the same width as that at the edges. The Armband has a fine satin-textured, white field with a black-textured, mobile swastika. The swastika and the field are also bordered in gold piping. In the center of the swastika, there is a pip, which features a miniature eagle and swastika on the center of the design. Looking through a loupe, the viewer can see the details of the eagle and the immobile style swastika. Amazing detail here! This Armband is still open in the reverse. There is also a faded black arrow, which points upward and word above it, “Ober.” This was to tell the wearer the proper direction to position the Armband on his tunic. A real beauty here, representing the highest level in the Ortsgruppe.

ARMBANDS #28067 GAU ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ARMBAND

 This Armband is fine red wool and retains its original bright colors throughout. There is only one moth track on this Armband, just below the bottom sector of the swastika field. It is not holed through, however, and is just a surface nip. This Armband was worn by a Gau Administative Leader candidate. There are carmine color trim cords, which decorate the both edges of this Armband. Just in from the edge trim, there is a very narrow gold cord accenting the Gau level trim. The center area has a white-textured, satin field, which is lined. This round field has an applied black satin, lined, mobile swastika sewn to it. Both the field and the swastika are piped with gold accent cord. This is not a common Armband and I believe it is the first of its type that I have carried.

ARMBANDS #28069 SS DRUMMER CORPS SHOULDER SWALLOWS

 These swallows are quite impressive and are in an unissued state. This pair of shoulder swallows is extremely beautiful, having crescent shape and being approximately 9 inches in length. There is 7/8 inch aluminum bullion tress, which is run in a striped manner, vertically. At the bottom, in a curve, is a finish tress of the same width. The base material is black cotton, which acts as a field in the areas that are open between the tress. The reverse of the swallow’s nest is covered in a black, silk-like material. There are five black steel hooks attached to the curved edge of the reverse and they, in turn, would have gone over loops on the wearer’s uniform shoulder. One of the swallow’s nests has the original issue tag on it. It is an off-white paper with black printing. It has the letter “B” and “RZM” and the black SS runes. There is a rubber stamped number, “212” and the numbers on the bottom lines are “011464.” These swallow’s nests are extremely impressive and would really go well displayed with some other SS music related memorabilia. This pair of swallow’s nests is identical to the example shown in the Angolia, “Cloth Insignia of the SS” book, on Page 174, upper. A great opportunity here to own an SS item in mint condition and something that is really rare.

 ARMBANDS #28034 SA / NSDAP ARMBAND

 This fine SA/NSDAP Armband has a cotton red cloth. It is not sewn on the reverse and possibly was never issued. This Armband is three-piece construction. The white field is a textured material that is round and sewn to the red cotton background. Additionally, there is a black swastika in lined satin material, separately sewn to the round field. There is only the slightest bit of soiling to the white field. A very fine Armband here, which will display well with other appropriate memorabilia.

ARMBANDS #28063 DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

 This Armband is produced of a fine, fairly thick, cotton that is yellow in color. These Armbands were worn by civilians who were assisting German armed forces. The yellow fabric is still pristine clean and is sewn up the rear. Bevo weaved in two lines on the face of the Armband, are the words, “Deutsche Wehrmacht.” The bevo is a black color thread. Stamped to the left of the word “Deutsche” is a round circle with an open-winged eagle and swastika and there are some words around the inside perimeter, but they are difficult to recognize. A very fine example here and highest of quality.

ARMBANDS #27495 DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND

This Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband is a yellow cotton type, with the wording written with black bevo thread. The fabric is perfect throughout, showing little age. Stamped in the upper right hand corner is an old Weimar-style eagle, with writing around it, which I do not understand. A fine armband here for people who were helping the German military services.

ARMBANDS #27433 POLITICAL LEADER ORTS CANDIDATE ARMBAND WITH ISSUE TAG

This armband is identified as a candidate example, for an Orts political leader. It is in pristine, unissued condition. The armband has never been sewn up the rear. This armband is produced of fine red woolen material, which retains its original brightness. There are almost no signs of any age on this material. The material is piped with blue cord, signifying the Orts level. At the center is a round white field, which is the satin type, having lined decoration. This sewn-on field also has a fine border composed of white cotton. Sewn to the white field is a two-piece black satin swastika, also having line decoration. The white field is still as clean as the day it was produced. The reverse of the armband has the original blue and white printed tag. The tag is rubber stamped “23”, and on the music-like lines, there is a run number, “483445”. Looking at the inner portion of the wool, at the last section, there is a small nip, about one inch from where the piece would be sewn. This nip does not go through the material, but since the armband is so new-like, it is worth mentioning. Other than this, though, this example looks like it just was taken out of the box. Would make a beautiful display with other political artifacts.

ARMBANDS #27054 KRIES HIGHEST LEVEL ARMBAND

This Kries Level Armband is a rarely encountered example, and represents the highest level in the Kries bracket of German political leaders. This armband would have been worn by someone who was head of the Political Party for a large city. The woolen body of the armband is in perfect condition throughout, having no mothing anywhere. This wool is still bright, having its original colors and feel. The armband is bordered in the white piping, indicating Kries level. Just in from the piping, is a very narrow gold cord. At the center area, there are two areas of gold cord. Each border a center of brocade gold oak leaves. These oak leaves measure just about one inch in width. In the very center of the armband is a round satin lined field. This field is slightly tan from age. The field is bordered with a gold cord, which runs completely around. In the center of the field is a mobile satin lined swastika, that is also bordered with the same gold cord. In the center of the swastika is a gold pip. This pip is affixed with prongs, and folded over. In the center of the pip is a Political Eagle, with stubby wings clutching an immobile swastika. An outstanding armband here, that you will look for a long time to find. This armband is in excellent condition, and would go well with your collection.

ARMBANDS #27159 HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth Armband is a choice example, having the center white stripe on red cotton base. In the middle area is a white diamond-shaped field, which is sewn to the armband. Sewn to this field is a black bevo-style mobile swastika. This armband is still crisp throughout, and in choice condition.

ARMBANDS #27160 HITLER YOUTH PRINTED ARMBAND

I have sold many Hitler Youth Armbands over the years, but this is the first original example I have seen that is printed. From a distance, it looks the same as the 3-piece types. The color of the red is just slightly more rich than the 3-piece types. It is an all-cotton type, having the traditional white line in the center of the armband, and the diamond shape with the mobile swastika also positioned in the center. This armband appears to have been sewn together at one time, but it is not sewn now. It shows only the most modest of age, but is still in choice condition.

ARMBANDS #26337 HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth armband is the usual cotton variety having an upper and lower section of red with a white stripe running through the center. Sewn over the center area is a diamond shaped white field and there is a black Bevo mobile swastika sewn to the field. The colors are still nice and bright throughout and there is little age showing to this beautiful armband. It does not have a tag inside, but its condition is such that it looks like it should. A fine, original armband here, as nice as you will see.

ARMBANDS #26623 NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER ORTSGRUPPE ARMBAND

This Political Leader Ortsgruppe armband is a beauty. It is made with a fine, red deep pile wool still being in perfect condition and no sign of any moths. The armband is trimmed on the edges with blue cord, indicating it is of Ortsgruppe property. The Ortsgruppe were the Political Leaders who ran the small towns and villages of Germany. The center area has a white satin lined round field to which there is sewn a mobile style black satin swastika. This armband is in outstanding condition and I recently acquired it from a Veteran source. A real beauty to get started here in collecting armbands. Highest quality, and one would expect by the condition to find an issue tag on this one, but, alas, there is none there.

ARMBANDS #24385 EARLY SS WOOLEN ARMBAND

This SS woolen armband displays fine rich red coloring throughout the wool cloth. There is a tiny, tiny moth hole at the eleven o’clock point in the woolen material above the white field. Other than this, the armband is in perfect condition throughout. The edges are trimmed with thin black ribbed satin material. The white field is an oblong shape and is separately sewn to the wool material. Sewn to the field, is a mobile black satin ribbed swastika. These pieces are all separately sewn and a lot of work went into making one of these. The field behind the swastika shows a little age graying, and a little bit of dirt, but this, if anything, adds to the realism of this scary armband. An outstanding original here, which also still has the black thread remaining where it was once tacked to the sleeve of a dreaded SS uniform.

ARMBANDS #22298 FIRE OFFICIALS ARMBAND

This armband is slightly narrower than the norm, measuring just a little over 3-inches in width. It is made of a striped style material having distinct ribbing. It is a deep blue color. The center area has a large "V" style letter which is sewn to the blue fabric and it is a deep red color. Centered within the "V" letter is a nickel set of crossed axes with a fireman's helmet laid over the center area. The nickeling to this insignia has patinated nicely. This is a rare armband which may come from the Imperial period. A great thing to display with an appropriate Fire Official's axe or long style dirk. Rarely seen armband.

ARMBANDS #25228 SS WOOLEN ARMBAND

This JS armband has outstanding red wool. It is perfect except for a moth hole in the area exactly at the bottom where the armband folds. The moth track is through the black ribbed satin decorative line at the bottom. This one hole, though, does not show from the front. Looking at the armband from the frontal view, it is totally perfect and in a mint state. The original red color is nice and bright and, as mentioned, the armband has the two black ribbed stripes decorating both of the borders. In the center is a ribbed round field which is in a very clean state, showing little to no age. Sewn to the field is a black ribbed satin mobile swastika. Once again, this is an outstanding armband which other than the one moth track, is in Full Mint condition. An outstanding display example here.

ARMBANDS #24832 HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND

This Hitler Youth armband shows very little age having only the most modest discoloration. It features the center white stripe with two red edge stripes. Sewn to the middle is a diamond shaped white field which has a bevo mobile swastika sewn to it. This armband is in outstanding condition sewn up the rear. It will display well with other Hitler youth memorabilia.

ARMBANDS #23366 FIREMAN'S ARMBAND

This armband is made of a fairly course harder fabric which is red in color and has a textured surface. It is almost as hard as a burlap material, but not quite. This armband has a "V" design which runs almost its whole forward length. The "V" design is done in black and white cord. Centered in the "V" letter is a nickel set of crossed fire axes with a helmet in the center. The backing of this metal insignia has a green wool material sewn to the inside of the armband. This armband shows little to no usage being sewn up the rear. It is a great looker and would be a fine addition to any Fire collection display.

ARMBANDS #23317 SLEEVE AND MATCHING RAILROAD SERVICE ARMBANDS

This pair of armbands were apparently worn together, one at the top of the arm and the other at the sleeve area. They consist of a dark gray wool fabric measuring approximately 3 ½-inches wide. The upper arm example has twin narrow bullion tress sewn along the edges. In the center portion is the word, "Bahndienst." This word means “rail service” and the letters are formed using a cotton-like raised out thread. This armband is sewn up the rear and is in perfect condition. The lower sleeve band is made of the same wool fabric and also has narrow bullion tress sewn at both edges. There are three letters on the obverse of this armband, "HvD". These letters are made using the same bullion tress that was used on the edges. This armband is also sewn up the rear. This is a rare set here and would look great with display of a Railway dagger. Its exact purpose is unknown to me.