GERMAN WWII IN THE SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES ARMBAND -
The Wehrmacht, translates to "defence force", was the name of the unified armed forces of
Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and
the Luftwaffe (air force).
This is a German WWII Civilian in the Service of the Armed Forces armband. This is a
group of volunteers whose goal was to assist the armed forces in a non-combat related
role. Activities would inclide food distribution, fueld and supplies deliveries, etc.
The armband was worn on the left arm of the
uniform.
The design of the armband consisted of
cotton
construction. Yellow in color. Black letters are embroidered in the center. They
read DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT, which translates to "German Armed Forces".
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.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German armband worth?". A price
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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A look inside the armband reveals the Bevo construction for the letters. No
RZM tag is present on this
sample. It is possible that the tag was lost over the years or that it never had one.
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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