C157. RAD Officer's Cap Insignia on Piece of "Robin-Hood" Cap. Super looking hand embroidered bullion RAD Officers Cap Insignia on Piece of "Robin-Hood" Style Cap. See pictures...$ 135.00 (Pictures)
C966. Strip of two "ASERBAISCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shields. Strip of two "ASERBAISCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shields that are silk screened on cotton. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C973. "GAU NIEDERSACHSEN" Der Stahlhelm Cufftitle, Tunic-Removed. Good looking "GAU NIEDERSACHSEN" Der Stahlhelm Cufftitle that was removed from a tunic. See pictures...$ 155.00 (Pictures)
C1093. Veteran's Association Insignia. This Veteran's Association Insignia is printed on rayon and measures 4 1/4 inches in diameter and likely went on a funeral sash. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures)
C1229. Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Good looking and hard to find Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures)
C1498. Veteran's Association Insignia. Nice looking bevo Veteran's Association Insignia. Price is per piece. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
C1973. HAGO Leader's Sleeve Shield. Good looking HAGO Leader's Sleeve Shield having some scrapbook remains on the reverse. This piece measures 8.5cm by 7cm. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures)
C1974. Luftwaffe Civilian Employee Flight Insignia. Nice looking bevo Luftwaffe Civilian Employee Flight Insignia measuring 10cm by 5.5cm. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures)
C1998. "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield. Good looking "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield as worn in the General Government, being part of occupied Poland during WW2. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures)
C2022. High Ranking Custom's Officials Collar Tabs. Beautiful matching-pair of hand-embroidered High Ranking Custom's Officials Collar Tabs that appear to have been removed from the same tunic. These tabs were worn by the ranks of Customs Officials in the positions of Bezirkszollkommissar, Oberzollinspektor, Regierungsassessor, Zollamtmann and Zollfinanzrat, (District Customs Inspector, Senior/Chief Customs Inspector, Government Assessor, Customs Officer and Tariff Finance Advisor). See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures)
C2029. Custom's Cuff Title. This Custom's Cuff Title is 15 1/4 inches/39 cm long. See pictures...$ 115.00 (Pictures)
C2033. "Luftschutz NSDAP" Armband. Good looking un-finished "Luftschutz NSDAP" Armband. See pictures...$ 120.00 (Pictures) SOLD
C2060. "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield. Good looking "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield as worn in the General Government, being part of occupied Poland during WW2 with this example being a tunic-remove piece showing some wear. See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures)
C2084m. Cossack Breast Insignia. Great looking un-cut and un-issued Cossack Breast Insignia. See pictures...$ 175.00 (Pictures)
C2087. RAD Sport's Insignia, Large Size. Good looking bevo RAD Sport's Insignia being the larger size measuring 16cm by 13.5cm. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2103. Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. Good looking Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2104. Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. Good looking Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2108. Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. Good looking Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2109. Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. Good looking Organisation Todt Rank Insignia. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2120. Deutsche Reichspost Sport's Shirt Insignia. Nice looking un-cut and un-issued Deutsche Reichspost Sport's Shirt Insignia with the design measuring 17cm/ 6 3/4 inches by 10cm/ 3 7/8 inches. I have a few of these left. I want to thank Dave for properly identifying these pieces. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2121. Deutsche Reichspost Sport's Shirt Insignia. Nice looking un-cut and un-issued Deutsche Reichspost Sport's Shirt Insignia with the design measuring 17cm/ 6 3/4 inches by 10cm/ 3 7/8 inches. I have a few of these left. I want to thank Dave for properly identifying these insignia which were formerly thought to be Political Insignia. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2156. Member of Factory Medical Squad Armband. Good looking Member of Factory Medical Squad Armband. See pictures...$ 80.00 (Pictures) SOLD
C2235. "GEORGIEN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed "GEORGIEN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures)
C2274. Early 1930's German Communist Armband. Good looking cotton Early 1930's German Communist Armband. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2275. Early 1930's German Communist Armband. Good looking cotton Early 1930's German Communist Armband. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2277. Early 1930's German Communist Armband. Good looking cotton Early 1930's German Communist Armband having un-sewn ends. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2278. Early NSDAP Supporter's Insignia. Good looking Early NSDAP Supporter's Insignia made before standardization and measuring 8 by 9cm appearing to be hand-embroidered. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2286. 1935 Red Cross National Emblem. Great looking bevo 1935 Red Cross National Emblem with this pattern being worn until 1938 when the emblem in the form of a triangle was introduced with this being a scarce original of an often copied item with this being a vet-estate pickup. See pictures...$ 125.00 (Pictures) SOLD
C2297. SCHUTZMANNSCHAFT (Schuma) Officers' Sleeve Insignia. Good looking un-cut and un-issued bevo SCHUTZMANNSCHAFT (Schuma) Officers' Sleeve Insignia. These units were responsible for security behind the German Lines in the USSR which included such duties as fighting Soviet Partisan units. See pictures...SOLD (Pictures) SOLD
C2304. "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Good looking printed version "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2376. TENO Sleeve Shield. Good looking bevo TENO Sleeve Shield. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2378. Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Good looking un-issued Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield as worn by the Volga Tartars . See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures)
C2412m. Strip of two "TURKISTAN" Foreign Volunteer Shields. Good looking printed Strip of two "TURKISTAN" Foreign Volunteer Shields being a vet-family pickup See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2413m. Polish Forced Laborer "P" Insignia. Good looking cotton Polish Forced Laborer "P" Insignia. See pictures...$ 60.00 (Pictures)
C2428. RAD Sport's Insignia, Large Size. Good looking bevo RAD Sport's Insignia being the larger size measuring 14cm by 12cm. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures)
C2432. Railway Collar Tab. Nice looking Railway Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures)
C2437. NSKK Leader's Sleeve Eagle Unterlagen. Good looking NSKK Leader's Sleeve Eagle Unterlagen being the template for the hand embroidery. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2446. Bevo "POA" German Army Foreign Volunteer Arm Shield worn by Russian Army of Liberation. Mint un-issued Bevo "POA" German Army Foreign Volunteer Arm Shield worn by Russian Army of Liberation. These volunteers were recruited from anti-Communist Russians intent on fighting against Stalin drawn from the ranks of Russian Prisoners of War but the Germans never fully exploited the manpower available to them. See pictures...$ 100.00 (Pictures)
C2459. RAD EM/NCO's Cap Insignia on Piece of Cap. Nice looking RAD EM/NCO's Cap Insignia on Piece of Cap. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2501. 1917 U-Boat Armband. Very Rare 1917 U-Boat Armband worn in June by those who were raising money for a fund intended to go towards the building of more U-Boats. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures)
C2502. TENO Sleeve Shield. Good looking bevo TENO Sleeve Shield. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2545. RAD Sport's Insignia, Large Size. Good looking bevo RAD Sport's Insignia measuring 10cm by 8cm. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures)
C2572. Customs Cuff Title, Mint. Mint-Unissued Customs Cuff Title measuring 42cm/ 16 1/2 inches. See pictures...$ 125.00 (Pictures)
C2600. NSDAP Armband. Good looking NSDAP Armband being a printed example that was worn. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2617. "Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht" Armband. Good looking "Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht" Armband showing use. See pictures...$ 65.00 (Pictures)
C2619. Italy-Germany Axis Unity Cloth Patch. This was produced at the time of the Hitler visit to Italy in 1938. 4.6cm (1 7/8 inches) in diameter. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2620. Italy-Germany Axis Unity Cloth Patch. This was produced at the time of the Hitler visit to Italy in 1938. 4.5cm (1 7/8 inches) in diameter. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2622. Italy-Germany Axis Unity Cloth Patch. This was produced at the time of the Hitler visit to Italy in 1938. 4.5cm (1 7/8 inches) in diameter. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2644. Deutsches Rotes Kreuz German Red Cross Collar Tab. This example has none of the cloth and is a vet-estate pickup by me. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
C2678. SCHUTZMANNSCHAFT (Schuma) Officers' Sleeve Insignia. Good looking bevo SCHUTZMANNSCHAFT (Schuma) Officers' Sleeve Insignia folded in preparation for attachment to tunic. These units were responsible for security behind the German Lines in the USSR which included such duties as fighting Soviet Partisan units. See pictures...$ 175.00 (Pictures)
C2723. SA Sport's Insignia, Cloth Version. Good looking SA Sport's Insignia, Cloth Version measuring 7.5 by 9.5 cm being a vet-estate pickup and a fairly scarce item that has not to this date been positively identified with regards to exact use. This example is interesting in that it has remnant red threads that indicate it was worn. See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures)
C2750. Third Reich Forestry Boards, Matching Pair. Clean set. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2762 Combatants Who Are Not Members of the Armed Forces Armband, Landeshaptmann (Governor of) Tirol Marked and Numbered. This armband could be related to the Tirolean Standschützen Units or the Volkssturm in that area. I obtained seven of these in a vet family lot and all have different numbers and appear unissued showing storage wear only. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) SOLD
C2775. Luftschutz Order and Crowd Control Armband. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures)
C2777. Political Leader's Sleeve Shield. This was worn by all who had the rank of Amtswalter. See pictures...$ 175.00 (Pictures)
C2782. Army/Waffen-SS "Feld-Gendarmerie" Armband. Good looking Army/Waffen-SS Field Police "Feld-Gendarmerie" Armband being a tunic-removed example that shows honest wear. The Army mobilization order of March 12, 1937 called for all soldiers of Military Police units to wear this armband with this being done because at this time the Military Police was not yet a separate branch but part of the Ordungsdienste with this armband being replaced by the Field Police cuff-title in July of 1942. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures)
C2788. Bevo Ukrainian Foreign Volunteer Shield. Nice uncut and un-issued example. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures)
C2811. Bevo Hungarian Foreign Volunteer Shield. Nice uncut and un-issued example. See pictures...$ 100.00 (Pictures)
C2812. Bevo "POA" Russian Army of Liberation Foreign Volunteer Shield. Nice uncut and un-issued example. See pictures...$ 100.00 (Pictures)
C2814. "ASERBAIDSCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures)
C2815. "ASERBAIDSCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures)
C2820. "GEORGIEN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures)
C2821. "GEORGIEN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures)
C2822. Printed "POA" Russian Army of Liberation Foreign Volunteer Shield. Selvage trimmed. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
C2836. NSKK Shoulder Board. This is for the ranks of NSKK-Sturmmann to NSKK-Obertruppführer. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2841. Police Insignia. 4 1/4 inches in diameter and likely for a funeral sash. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures)
C2843. Railway Security Bahnschutz EM/NCO's Sleeve Eagle. Excellent example. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures)
C2852. Customs Official Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2853. Customs Official Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures)
C2855. Imperial German Shoulder Strap. Field artillery, colonial troops. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures)
C2868. Postschutz Sleeve Eagle. Beautiful bevo example worn by postal protection police. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) NEW
C2889. Political Leader's Armband - Deputy Gauleiter. Very rare, Former Jeff Clark Collection. Final pattern Deputy Gauleiter Armband, second highest rank in the Gau. 20mm gold oakleaf center band bordered with 3mm gold stripes, outside edges each a 2mm gold stripe. These armbands are harder to find than the Gauleiter! This one Vet acquired, still has the strings where it was attached to the tunic. See pictures...$ 3995.00 (Pictures) NEW
C2906. Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband, Printed-Version. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2908. "ASERBAIDSCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2909. "ASERBAIDSCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2910. "ASERBAIDSCHAN" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Printed version. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2918. Postschutz Sleeve Eagle. Beautiful bevo example worn by postal protection police. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2919. Reichspost Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern. 5.5cm diameter. This example has moth damage. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2923. Hitler Youth Kriegs-Einsatz (Wartime Deployment) Cuffband. This crude and very rare cuffband was worn by Hitler Youth Members from 1944 onwards on wartime deployment. See pictures...$ 395.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2959. RAD Sport's Insignia. 9.5cm by 8cm. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2968. "ESPAÑA" Bevo Foreign Volunteer Shield. This shield was worn by members of the Spanish Blue Division on the Russian Front and officially authorized on July 9, 1941 being one of the rarer foreign volunteer shields with this piece being in mint condition. (273) See pictures...$ 695.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2975cp. Ausland Organization Sleeve Diamond. Nice example. See pictures...$ 550.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2986. RAD Sleeve Insignia. Shows use. Brown. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2988. RAD Sleeve Insignia. Brown. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2989. SCHUTZMANNSCHAFT (Schuma) Gendarmerie EM/NCO' Sleeve Insignia. Nice looking unissued example. These troops were charged with tracking down Partisans and others. See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2990. RAD Sleeve Insignia. Brown. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2994. L.V. Thüringen Veteran's Association Sleeve Shield. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2995. Württemberg Epaulettes and Shoulder Boards - Regiment 126. This set is in excellent condition. See pictures...$ 495.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C2996. Reichsbahn Cap Eagle. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3001. Pair of Political Leader's Collar Tabs. This matching pair was tunic-removed. One has an RZM Tag as is normal. See pictures...$ 125.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3011. Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield. Good looking un-issued Bevo "IDEL-URAL" Foreign Volunteer Shield worn by the Volga Tartars . See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3016. Bevo Version "DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" Armband. Excellent looking and rare Bevo Version "DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT". See pictures...$ 295.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3019. SA Collar Tab. Black. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3027. Political Leader's Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 100.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3034. Bevo "POA" Russian Army of Liberation Foreign Volunteer Shield, Tunic-Removed. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3040. Deutsche Wehrmacht Armband. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3041. NSDAP Armband. Nice example. See pictures...$ 90.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3043. Bevo "POA" Russian Army of Liberation Foreign Volunteer Shield. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3044. Hitler Youth Armband, Deluxe Version. This style is of a higher quality and rarely encountered. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3047. Early NSDAP Cap Eagle. 5 by 6.2cm. Rare early political eagle. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3050. Political Leader's Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3052. DEUTSCHE LUFTWAFFE Armband, Late War Issue for German Fliers. Good looking and rare printed cotton DEUTSCHE LUFTWAFFE Armband that came out in 1944 and was issued to Luftwaffe flight personnel, for them to wear when they were shot down so that they would not be mistaken for downed Allied fliers and shot. These were done in a coarse material and a fine cotton such as this example and the design should look just like this with the printed guide lines for folding as shown. These have a fairly crude look and the copies I have seen are better made than the originals in construction and design. (532k) See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3071. Political Leader's Collar Tab. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3074. German Red Cross DRK- Krankentransport Göttingen Cuff Title. 19.5cm/ 7 3/4 inches long. Ambulance driver. Rare. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3076. Reichswerke Hermann Göring Ausbildungswesen (Education Department) Cuff Title. The markings that precede and come after the text are that of the huge HG industrial conglomerate. 19.5cm/ 7 3/4 inches long. Bevo marked and full length. Rare. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3077. Small German Flag. 5 by 6.5cm. 1930s. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3078. SA Sport's Insignia, Gold Grade, Cloth Version. Good looking SA Sport's Insignia, Gold Grade, Cloth Version measuring 7.5 by 9.5. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3079. Landwacht Nederland Armband. Excellent condition. Rare. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3085. RAD Officer's Cap Badge. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3088. Bevo Version "DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" Armband. Excellent looking and rare Bevo Version "DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT". See pictures...$ 295.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3090. Combatants Who Are Not Members of the Armed Forces Armband. Fine example showing storage wear only. See pictures...$ 85.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3091. Combatants Who Are Not Members of the Armed Forces Armband. Fine example showing storage wear only. See pictures...$ 85.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3092. Combatants Who Are Not Members of the Armed Forces Armband. Fine example showing storage wear only. See pictures...$ 85.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3093. "DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" People's Army Armband. Nice looking printed example. See pictures...$ 85.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3095. DAF Werkschar Cuff Title. Some light mothing. 12 1/2 inches/ 37cm long. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3096. Pair of SA Shoulder Boards. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3097. SA Cap Eagle. 5.8cm wingspan. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3098. Hitler Youth Marinehelfer Cuff Title. Shows tunic use. 11 1/4 inches/ 28.5cm. See pictures...$ 175.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3100. NSDAP Armband, Narrow Version. 2 inches/5cm wide. These are wartime produced printed examples done on fine cotton and utilizing less material. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3101. "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield. Good looking "DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN" Postal Sleeve Shield as worn in the General Government, being part of occupied Poland during WW2 with this example being a tunic-remove piece showing some wear. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3105. Dutch NSB Sleeve Shield. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3107m. Grenzschutz Ost Sleeve Shield. I have a few left from an uncut strip. Each has same soiling from storage. Border protection Friekorps Units at Germany's Eastern borders. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3108. Dutch Motor Corps Driver's Sleeve Shield. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3109. Luftwaffe Deputy Air Defense Leader Armband. Nice piece being unit marked. See pictures...$ 195.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3110. Schuma Sicherheitspolizei (Internal Security Police) Collar Tabs for Rank of Kompaniefeldwebel (Company Sergeant Major). Great unissued matching set. These troops were tasked with tracking Partisans and others in occupied areas in the East. See pictures...$ 450.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3111. Schuma Sicherheitspolizei (Internal Security Police) Collar Tab for Right Side of Collar. Unissued tab. This tab would have been worn on the right collar and the rank tab on the left collar. Hard to find tab. These troops were tasked with tracking Partisans and others in occupied areas in the East. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3112. NSDAP Armband. Good example having a bevo style swastika. See pictures...$ 90.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3113. "AFRIKA" Campaign Cuff Title. Great looking "AFRIKA" Campaign Cuff Title that is 13 1/2 inches 34 cm long being a tunic-removed example showing use. This example is made from a khaki brown camel hair material. On January 15th, 1943, Adolf Hitler ordered the introduction of the "AFRIKA" cuff title which had the status of a campaign decoration/award. The award was to be the same for all three branches of the service. The piece was to be 3.3 cm wide and made from a khaki brown camel hair material. The piping was done in silver colored thread. The cuff title was to be worn on the lower left cuff of the tunic and overcoat. In order to be awarded this cuff title the bearer had to have served at least six months on North African soil, or have been wounded in the North African theater of operations, or have contracted an illness in North Africa and with this illness requiring evacuation from the continent. Under the later, circumstance service of at least three months was required before contraction of an illness. The cuff title could also be awarded if the person was killed while on duty in North Africa. In this case only the award document would have been given to the person's survivors. See pictures...$ 395.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3114. Nürburg - Ring Armband. Rare armband with ink stamp. The original racetrack as Nürburg was built in 1927 with the purpose of showcasing German automotive engineering and events were held there until the star of the war in 1939 with this being a pre-war armband. See pictures...$ 350.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3115m. Pfadfinder Boy Scouts Insignia. 2 by 2cm. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3116. NSDAP Armband. Early hand made example. See pictures...$ 90.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3117. Hitler Youth Patrol Service HJ-Streifendienst Cuff Title. Nice worn example that has snaps for attaching. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3118. "Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht" Armband. See pictures...$ 60.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
C3119. "Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht" Armband. See pictures...$ 60.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
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The Role of Cloth Insignia in the Third Reich
Cloth insignia were more than mere decoration; they were a vital part of the uniform, conveying rank, branch of service, unit affiliation, and even political allegiance at a glance. From the battlefields of Europe to the home front, these small pieces of embroidered or woven fabric told a story about the wearer's role in the vast machinery of the Third Reich. Collectors and historians alike prize them for their historical significance and the insight they provide into the structure of the Nazi state.
The sheer variety of cloth insignia produced during this era is staggering. While military branches like the Army, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine had their own distinctive insignia, countless paramilitary, political, and civil organizations also issued their own. The SS, with its elaborate system of rank and unit patches, is perhaps the most recognized, but organizations like the RAD, Organisation Todt, and even the Postal Service produced cloth badges that are now sought after by collectors.
Understanding the purpose and context of each insignia not only aids in identification but also deepens the appreciation for the craftsmanship and the historical moment they represent. Whether it's a simple woven shield or an intricately hand-embroidered officer's breast eagle, each piece tells a story of service, ideology, and the daily reality of those who wore them.
From Bevo to Bullion: Manufacturing Techniques
German cloth insignia were manufactured using a variety of techniques, each with its own characteristics that can help date and authenticate a piece. The most common method was machine weaving, often referred to as "Bevo" after the primary manufacturer. Bevo insignia were produced on specialized looms that created a tight, detailed pattern with a distinctive smooth back. These were used for a wide range of badges, from national emblems to cuff titles, and were valued for their durability and consistency.
Officers and higher-ranking personnel often wore hand-embroidered insignia, which featured metallic bullion thread and intricate stitching. These pieces were more expensive and time-consuming to produce, making them less common but highly prized by collectors today. Bullion insignia often exhibit a three-dimensional quality and a heavier feel compared to their machine-woven counterparts. In contrast, late-war insignia were sometimes printed on fabric or silk-screened as a cost-saving measure, as seen on many foreign volunteer shields.
Recognizing the manufacturing technique is one of the first steps in assessing an insignia's authenticity. Original Bevo pieces have a particular weave structure, while fakes often have a different backing or thread composition. Hand-embroidered items should show natural variation in stitching, while machine-made copies tend to be too uniform. Familiarity with these details can help collectors avoid pitfalls and build a collection of genuine artifacts.
A Spectrum of Organizations
The range of organizations that issued cloth insignia during the Third Reich is remarkably broad. Beyond the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS, numerous auxiliary, political, and civil groups had their own distinctive badges. These include:
- Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) – The State Labor Service, which had its own rank insignia and specialized badges for sports and other activities.
- Organisation Todt – The civil and military engineering group responsible for large-scale construction projects, with a system of rank patches.
- Deutsche Reichspost – The postal service issued sleeve shields for personnel in occupied territories, such as the "Deutsche Post Osten" badge.
- Customs Service – Border and customs officials wore collar tabs and cuff titles that indicated their rank and function.
- Foreign Volunteer Units – Various non-German formations, such as the Eastern Legions, were identified by distinctive national shields, like those for "Georgien" or "Aserbaidschan".
Each organization's insignia followed its own design language, often incorporating specific colors, symbols, or script. This diversity makes collecting Third Reich cloth insignia a fascinating pursuit, as one can focus on a single branch or attempt to gather examples from across the entire spectrum of the regime's apparatus.
Collecting and Preserving Your Insignia
Proper storage and handling are essential to preserve cloth insignia for future generations. These items are susceptible to damage from light, moisture, and pests, so they should be kept in acid-free sleeves or albums away from direct sunlight. Avoid folding or creasing, as this can cause permanent damage to the fabric and embroidery. For display, use conservation-grade materials and consider rotating pieces to minimize light exposure.
Authentication is a critical concern in the world of German militaria collecting. The market has been flooded with reproductions, some of which are quite convincing. When examining a potential purchase, pay close attention to the materials, thread, and backing. Original insignia often show signs of age, such as slight fading or soiling, while fakes may appear artificially aged. It is also helpful to study period photographs and consult with experienced collectors or reputable dealers.
Building a collection of cloth insignia is not only about acquiring artifacts but also about understanding the historical context in which they were made and worn. Each piece is a tangible link to the past, and with careful research and preservation, collectors can ensure that these items continue to educate and inspire for years to come.