Nazi Armband Authentication

[Calamity]

Hi all,

I just came across a Nazi armband from my grandfather's collection. It was passed down to me; although, with how extensive his collection was and knowing that some of his pieces were in fact replicas, I was wondering if I could get some second opinions on this specific piece. From my understanding, it was a piece that he had collected from his time in Italy. He volunteered in 1943 with the Canadian forces and was the gunner in the M4 Sherman Firefly.













Any and all information provided is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[von thoma]

I think it's an authentic NSDAP armband.
Early models in cotton, later was made in wool, yours seems cotton.

[Calamity]

I think it's an authentic NSDAP armband.
Early models in cotton, later was made in wool, yours seems cotton.

Thank you! I went ahead and did a little more research and think you're right on. Such aspects of the two piece construction, stitching, fabric, and colour are all right on. It doesn't have a new feel either, so between everything, chances are it's an authentic. I just remember seeing a printed SS armband beside it so it raised concern.

[dr.frey]

halo, yes i like this, i have also one just the same as this, and another by printed type, also ss armband in wool, and here a ss band, looking like it all is made by hand stitch, l do not know, if original, but also i have seen other early type partei arm band that was all hand stitch..thank you what you think? is 6 inch wide

[rlimike]

I do not like the SS armband .... IMHO it is just way too sloppy.

[Mark in Cleveland, Tn.]

Agree with rlimike's assessment.. However,there were so called *homemade* items done up during the era. just like what we do on a Saturday afternoon making something in our woodshop,, I like the way that all 100%of seams are hand sewn,
but as Mr.Mike says not a genuine TR authorized armband.

[dr.frey]

thank you,