WWII GERMAN CUSTOMS (ZOLLBEAMTE) CUFF TITLE -
The German military, as well as civilian and gubernamental offices, employed cuff titles as a means to
indicate ranking or the fact that the individual belonged to a particular organization. Cuff titles consist
of thin cloth sections that are sewn to the cuff of the uniform just above the ending point.
Cuff titles came in a variety of designs and colors. Some of them are very basic. Others are more
intricate and combine different types of materials.
This is a WWII Customs cuff title. Of cotton construction bearing the German eagle in white embroidery over a
green background color. This device was meant to be worn on the sleeve. Very fine construction.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German cloth insignia. 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 patch worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the cloth insignia is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
patches and cloth insignia in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Cloth insignia is currently being
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 uniform. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the uniform.
If you have an interest is seeing other uniforms of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Cloth Insignia
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine),
Air Force (Luftwaffe), political, police and other cloth insignia.
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