Armbands and Cuff-Titles

NSDAP Kampfbinde. The official pattern armband was worn on the upper left sleeve of most all NSDAP uniforms as the identifying organizational insignia. It is constructed out of a plain weave red cotton base that has a separately stitched-on plain weave white cotton roundel and separately stitched-on plain weave black cotton swastika. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed ... Read and See More

Uniform Removed, Early and Tagged - Allgemeine-SS/SS-VT Armbinde für den Dienstrock by RZM 21/35 SS. The SS armband was worn on the upper left sleeve of the black service dress and the early field-grey uniforms. It is constructed out of machine embroidered black and white rayon stitched to a red wool backing. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally ... Read and See More

NS-RKB Mitglieter der Beirats Ärmelbinde (c. 1938-1945). This would have been worn by members of the NS-Reichskriegerbund (WWI veterans’ organization). It is constructed out of a dark blue wool base with a stitched-on machine embroidered insignia. The obverse features a centrally placed stitched on NS-RKB emblem, which consists of: an encircled black Iron Cross on a red shield above a ... Read and See More

NS-RKB Mitglieter der Beirats Ärmelbinde (c. 1938-1945). This would have been worn by members of the NS-Reichskriegerbund (WWI veterans’ organization). It is constructed out of a dark blue wool base with a stitched-on machine embroidered insignia. The obverse features a centrally placed stitched on NS-RKB emblem, which consists of: an encircled black Iron Cross on a red shield above a ... Read and See More

Tagged - SA Sports / Wehrmannschaft Armband by RZM A4/189 - Karl Koch of Coburg. In 1939, the SA-Wehrmannschaft was formed to provide military training to SA members before and after their military service. It is constructed out of a bronze and brown machine embroidered rayon thread stitched to a white rayon roundel that is stitched to a red dyed cotton backing. ... Read and See More

Tagged - SA Sports / Wehrmannschaft Armband by RZM A4/416. In 1939, the SA-Wehrmannschaft was formed to provide military training to SA members before and after their military service. It is constructed out of a bronze and brown machine embroidered rayon thread stitched to a white rayon roundel that is stitched to a red dyed cotton backing. The rectangular shaped obverse features ... Read and See More

“Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht” Ärmelbinde. Established September 25, 1944, these armbands were worn by members of the “National Militia” as a last-ditch effort regarding the outcome of the war. It is constructed out of a printed cotton base. The rectangular shaped obverse features, in white: “Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht”, with two white national eagles (with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika) one to either ... Read and See More

An Allgemeine-SS/SS-VT Armbinde für den Dienstrock. The SS armband was worn on the upper left sleeve of the black service dress and the early field-grey uniforms until May 1936. It is constructed out of machine embroidered black and white cotton stitched to a red cotton backing. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed black mobile swastika (folded two-piece) ... Read and See More

“Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht” Ärmelbinde. Established September 25, 1944, these armbands were worn by members of the “National Militia” as a last-ditch effort regarding the outcome of the war. It is constructed out of a printed cotton base. The rectangular shaped obverse features, in white: “Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht”, with two white national eagles (with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika) one to either ... Read and See More

Technische Nothilfe Ärmelstreifen. TeNo personnel were issued with one of two distinctive cufftitles with one cufftitle being worked in bright silver/aluminum threads for wear on the field-grey service tunic and the other cufftitle worked in matte silvery/grey threads for wear on the fatigue and work tunic. It is constructed out of a BeVo woven matte grey and black ... Read and See More

An Ortsgruppe Politisches Leiter Anwärter Ärmelbinde (c.1939-1945). It is constructed out of a multi-piece rayon, cotton and wool base. The rectangular shaped obverse features a dual piece stitched on swastika to a centrally placed white roundel that is stitched to a red wool backing, both the top and bottom edged lined in light blue (hellblau - ortsgruppe) Rayon. ... Read and See More

A NSDStB (Nationalsozialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund) Ärmelbinde. This is the official pattern armband was worn on the upper left sleeve of most all NSDStB uniforms as the identifying organizational insignia. It is constructed out of multiple pieces of cotton. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed and separately applied machine embroidered black swastika on a white rhombus diamond background, that ... Read and See More

Here we have a 1st pattern DKRB (Deutscher Reichs-Krieger-Bund) Veteran Association Membership Armband (Armbinde)! It is constructed out of a thick blue wool base with a stitched on insignia consisting of a white rayon backing with black and red machine embroidered cotton thread. The rectangular shaped obverse features a centrally placed shield shaped insignia, which features; the Kyffhäuser monument ... Read and See More

Hitler-Jugend “Landdienst der HJ” Ärmelband. Introduced in May 1934, the “Landdienst der HJ” Cufftitle was issued to members of the Hitler Youth who volunteered to serve in the Agricultural Labor Service for one year. It is constructed of machine embroidered white cotton stitching to a black wool and glued-on black mesh backing. The obverse features in white Gothic style script “Landdienst ... Read and See More

Rare printed variation - Deutsche Wehrmacht Armbinde. These were worn by civilian volunteers whose goal was to assist the armed forces in a non-combatant role. It is constructed out of a yellow dyed cotton base with black ink print. The obverse reads, in black gothic style script: “Deutsche Wehrmacht” (German Armed Forces) on a yellow cotton base. The top and ... Read and See More

Armed Forces Service Armband. It is constructed out of a dyed white cotton base that has black ink work. The obverse reads: “Im Dienst der Deutshen Wehrmacht”, in black on a white rectangular backing. The top and bottom edges have been folded over and stitched together. The reverse has been stitched to size. It shows soilage throughout. It measures 7 ¾ inches ... Read and See More

Here we have a Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband. The front reads "Deutsche Wehrmacht" in black cotton thread which has been machine woven onto a yellow cotton backing. This is correctly chain stitched to the top and bottom. It measures 7 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches tall. A nice piece with honest wear and soil! ... See More

Reichs Luftschutz Bund “L.S. Warndienst” Ärmelstreifen. It is constructed out of a machine embroidered grey thread to a green linen and forest green rayon base. The rectangular shaped obverse reads, in grey Gothic style script: “L.S. Warndienst” on a green base. The top and bottom have re-enforced stitching and the edges are folded over and stitched together. The ... Read and See More

Scharnhorst Bund deutscher Jungmannen (Bdj) sleeve band. Woven version blue on yellow, blue lettering has faded, length 190 mm with rust stain at the ends from where the Vet has this thumb tacked up. ... See More

Shield measures 55mm x 65mm. Cut from roll. ... See More

These were residential and day-schools whose purpose was to ensure that those children whose fathers were at the front, working abroad or who had died in battle would receive a formal education in line with NSDAP ideology and policy. Other children included into the program were those from repatriating families. Cotton thread on wool. ... See More

Sicherheits-u. Hiltsdieust Ärmelbinde. It is constructed out of a dyed cotton base. The obverse reads: “Sicherheits-u. Hiltsdieust”, in white ink above a green rectangular backing. The very top and bottom edges have been stitched and have been folded into the interior. It was a “standard” armband size at one point. The back has been stitched to size. There are some ... Read and See More

A 1st pattern Hilfs-Krankenträger Stretcher Bearers Armband. It is constructed out of an off-white cotton base that has a black machine embroidered cotton inscription. The obverse reads: “Hilfs-Krankenträger” (Stretcher Bearers) in black, which is surrounded by a black rectangular border and all lies on the white base. The top and bottom have reinforced stitching and the back is ... Read and See More

Machine woven on Rayon, Paris is 9" and Brussel, 8.5". ... See More