Original, Nazi NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers Party) 4 Piece Construction Arm Band with RZM Tag. 13067:10 Original, Nazi NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers Party) 4 Piece Construction Arm Band with RZM Tag. 13067:10 Antiques & Militaria

The armband was originally adopted to distinguish members of the NSDAP from members of other political parties. This was particularly important for the proto-SA whose only uniform, if they had one, was that of the old Imperial Army or of the various Freekorps of which many were veterans. The Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (the Nazi party) armband was worn on the left upper arm. Its quality depended on the budget of the wearer. This is an excellent, original Nazi Party arm band. The armband is made of blood red cotton material with central stitched white roundel panel & black cotton Swastika. The armband has an original RZM tag (The standardised production and circulation of all NSDAP uniform garments, headgear and insignia were overseen by the National Material Control office (RZM or Reichszeugmeisterei) The RZM was created in July 1934. From 1935 onward all NSDAP uniform garments and insignia were legally required to feature an RZM control mark or tag). The edges of the armband and roundel have the correct intricate stitching found on period Nazi items. Our example is a very good four piece with original RZM tag which authorised its issue. See page 108 of Service badges and emblems- Third Reich Cloth Insignia by B.L.Davies & I. Westwell for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 13067:10.