GERMAN WWII NSDAP LUFTKRIEGS EINSATZ ARMBAND -
The National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei,
abbreviated NSDAP), commonly known in English as the Nazi Party, was a political party in
Germany between 1919 and 1945. It was known as the German Workers' Party (DAP) before the
name was changed in 1920.
The party's last leader, Adolf Hitler, was appointed Chancellor of Germany by president Paul
von Hindenburg in 1933. Hitler rapidly established a totalitarian regime known as the Third
Reich.
The NSDAP was in charge of the begining
stages of the air force. This is a time before
the Luftwaffe was established. This is a German WWII Luftkriegs armband, which is the
armband used in the early days of the air force.
The design consists of a red
cotton body.
One piece construction where the design is stamped with black and white ink.
The initials NSDAP are written in large font, followed by a white circle with
a black swastika in the center. The words LUFTKRIEGS EINSATZ, which translates
to "Air War Employment", are next. The armband was used in the left arm of the
uniform.
The back of the armband is open. It has not been sewn closed. The run-over ink
makes it s presence known everyhwere. there is no
RZM tag
present because this armband predates the RZM.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German armbands. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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guide is included here to address this question. The value of the armbands is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
armbands in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This armband may currently be reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this armband. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the armband.
If you have an interest is seeing other armbands of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Armbands
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine),
Air Force (Luftwaffe), political and civilian organizations.
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