Okay, I can only imangine the story behind this one. Obviously some vet cut the front panel off of this stretcher bearers arm band to make it fit nicely in a scrapbook. Whether it was the actual stretcher bearer, his sweetheart, or a U.S. vet, I guess we will never know. You can see marks across all four corners left by tape. That is where I get my scrapbook theory. I have seen other such items placed in scrapbooks over the years. If you want a representation of a stretcher bearers armband, here is you chance to get one without paying $85.00.

 

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This is a nice representation of a Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht armband. It has black print on a white cotton armband. This translates into, "Im the service of the German military." The armband sports a few wrinkles and an outline of a stain in the center. To me, this just adds character. I would rate it excellent. It will display nicely in any display. White background with black print.

 

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This is a Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht armband. The Volkssturm was established on October 18, 1944. Its membership included any able-bodied male from age 16 to 60 that could bear arms and who were not already in military service. They were not issued uniforms, so this issued armband identified them as being in military service. This is a very nice example with just a little soiling. The ends are sewn. It is a little wrinkly, but a warm iron and distilled water can fix that. What is neat is you can see the pattern lines used as a guide of where it was to be cut if you turn the armband inside out. It has one small wear area on the front above the st in Volkssturm and one on the reverse. I do not believe they detract from the armband as a whole, though. The armband is in great shape otherwise and will display beautifully. It is printed like in a silk screen process.

 

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This is a nice NSDAP or Nazi Party armband. It is made of cotton and the center is BeVo Weave. It is a little wrinkled, but an iron and distilled water can take care of that. I actually like the reverse of these BeVo Weave armbands better than the front, as it gives you that 3D impression. While not perfect, it will still display well. The front and reverse show soiling. There are a few marks of some sort on the front. The reverse has some black thread remaining, so this one was most likely worn. I am having a hard time getting the NSDAP armbands and keeping them in stock. A great representation of Nazi Germany in any collection.

 

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While not pristine and pure white any longer, this is a great armband! I would say that it was never worn. It has just picked up stains from storage over the years. The front has a stain line to the right of the eagle. This same stain line can been seen on the reverse. There is also a faint hinting of the a small label on the reverse. The top center and lower right corner looks like it may have been nibbled on by a moth at one point in time. It is not bad and you should be able to see it in the photos. I like this piece as it has character! Heck, I hope I fare that well at 60+ years old. It was worn by military personnel acting as stewards during military parades. I have also heard/read that recruiters used them. I have found no pictorial or hard evidence to support or reject either suggested use. If someone out there has or knows of a photo or period documentation, please let me know. The eagle is woven onto the armband. It looks impressive if you turn the armband inside out! This one will display well. The ends are sewn together.

 

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This is an excellent cotton NSDAP armband in near mint condition. It is the printed variety. The ends appear to have been sewn together at one time, but they are unsewn at present. Aside from the white fabric in the center disc being a bit dingy with age, it would almost look like it was a brand new piece. That is what 60+ years will do to things. I think you would be hard pressed to find a better one!

 

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