The German armed forces during WWII developed a large variety of cloth insignia. The designs and materials employed in the
development of the patches make these items very interesting to collect.
The Germans were among the first to use subdued patches. Some examples of camouflaged construction were used by the SS troops.
Construction materials for the patches varied greatly. From regular cotton to some very interesting bullion designs. The
officers had the prerogative to be able to have taylor made patches. Some of these were of very high quality construction and
very nice looking.
This section of the website provides a pictorial history of the Third Reich patches. A combination of military, political,
Hitler Youth and paramilitary organizations are covered.
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