{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-ss-members-wool-multi-piece-armband-moth-damaged","title":"Original German WWII SS Member's Wool Multi-Piece Armband - Moth Damaged","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available: The SS (\u003cem\u003eSchutzstaffel\u003c\/em\u003e - 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Führer, Adolf AH. Under the direction of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAPsm and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a service used SS Member's \u003cem\u003eKampfbinde\u003c\/em\u003e (Armband), with a red woven wool band, and a multipiece black rayon moire material \u003cem\u003eswas\u003c\/em\u003e (hook cross) sewn onto the front on a white cotton circle. This armband is more or less identical to the standard armband of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (\u003cem\u003eNationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei\u003c\/em\u003e, abbreviated NSDAP), except for the black rayon borders on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armband measures approximately 18\" x 4 7\/8\", and is sewn together in the back. It shows age toning and stains, as well as some tack stitches on the edges, showing that it was attached to a uniform at some point. Unfortunately, it suffered heavy moth damage at some point, most likely after the war, and now is in very delicate condition. Please consult the photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice \"salty\" service used and moth damaged SS members armband, available at a very economical price. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 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 NSDAP 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44882524241989,"sku":"ONSV26GTGS001","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26GTGS001__01.jpg?v=1776359112","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-ss-members-wool-multi-piece-armband-moth-damaged","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}