Notorious and indicative, this piece of insignia is one of the most associated symbols of Germany during the Second World War. This reproduction NSDAP Armband was worn by soldiers, members and civilians alike. It is made from red wool and has a white cotton disk, mounted onto the red cotton body with the swastika printed on top.
Key Features
Material - Cotton with a woollen base.
Meticulous Detail in the stitching and print of this armband.
Notorious and Indicative insignia is a must for any accurate portrayal.
Maximum circumference is 41cm
Description
The armband is made from a three-piece construction of a black cotton Swastika mounted on a white cotton disc which in turn is stitched to the red woollen body. It has a maximum circumference of 41cm and can be attached/ resized onto the tunic using pins on the reverse side (not included.)
As well documented, the Swastika did not start its life as a sign of German Nationalism or Antisemitism but a previous use was that of a Nordic Rune and Pagan symbol for the God, Thor. It wasn't until the 1920s that Adolf Hitler took the Swastika for his own and started using it for the NSDAP.
In one form or another, the armband was worn by all groups and organisations under the banner of the NSDAP.
This notorious and indicative piece is a must-have for any accurate Nazi portrayal.
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The Swastika comes from the Sanskrit Svastika, which means 'good fortune' or 'well-being.' The symbol appears to have been first used around 7000 years ago. The symbol experienced a resurgence in the 19th century when German archaeologist Heinrich Schlieman discovered the hooked cross in ancient Troy - he connected the symbols to similar shapes found in Germany and speculated that it was a 'significant religious symbol.'
At the beginning of the 20th century, it was widely used in Europe and was a common symbol of good luck. However, in 1920 the Nazi Party formally adopted the swastika as its symbol - becoming associated with the idea of a racially 'pure' state.
Shortly after taking power in 1933, the Swastika replaced the black, red and gold flag of the Weimar Republic. Following Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945, it was banned in many European countries.