Begleitkommando Armband
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Begleitkommando Armband
Hello everybody!
I recently acquired an armband that seems unusual to me because it doesn't have the typical swastika displayed prominently. Instead, it bears the word "Begleitkommando," which as near as I can tell has something to do with Hitler's bodyguard. Underneath the title, it says "Reichshandwerkertag" which seems to indicate a craftsman or artisan profession.
Below that is a stamp with the words, "Reichsbetriebsgemeinschaft," "handwerf," and "Der Leiter."
Dos anyone have any idea what this is?
Many thanks for your time!
I recently acquired an armband that seems unusual to me because it doesn't have the typical swastika displayed prominently. Instead, it bears the word "Begleitkommando," which as near as I can tell has something to do with Hitler's bodyguard. Underneath the title, it says "Reichshandwerkertag" which seems to indicate a craftsman or artisan profession.
Below that is a stamp with the words, "Reichsbetriebsgemeinschaft," "handwerf," and "Der Leiter."
Dos anyone have any idea what this is?
Many thanks for your time!
Re: Begleitkommando Armband
The Craftsmen Day was an annual event from 1935 to 1939.
This armband belonged to an official guide/escort volunteer.
In 1935, the Master Craftsman was a 35yo plumber from Berlin - W.G. Schmidt.
This armband belonged to an official guide/escort volunteer.
In 1935, the Master Craftsman was a 35yo plumber from Berlin - W.G. Schmidt.
Last edited by GregSingh on 10 Jul 2020, 14:03, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Begleitkommando Armband
Nice find of a scarce armband.
Re: Begleitkommando Armband
Good evening Nathan,
the stamp reads:
Reichsbetriebsgemeinschaft
Handwerk
Der Leiter
Ärmelband probably from the "Deutsche Arbeitsfront".
Link: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Arbeitsfront
Hans1906
Has nothing to do with Hitler at all, ordinary stuff, worn by members of the DAF.
Value: Whatever a collector likes to pay...
the stamp reads:
Reichsbetriebsgemeinschaft
Handwerk
Der Leiter
Ärmelband probably from the "Deutsche Arbeitsfront".
Link: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Arbeitsfront
Hans1906
Has nothing to do with Hitler at all, ordinary stuff, worn by members of the DAF.
Value: Whatever a collector likes to pay...
The paradise of the successful lends itself perfectly to a hell for the unsuccessful. (Bertold Brecht on Hollywood)
Re: Begleitkommando Armband
Nonsense!
Stuff you will find on most of the german flea markets, original, and reproduced, whatever...
Hans1906
The paradise of the successful lends itself perfectly to a hell for the unsuccessful. (Bertold Brecht on Hollywood)
Re: Begleitkommando Armband
I can't find another example of this kind of DAF armband ,I personally doubt its originality.....and more without any comparative test.
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Re: Begleitkommando Armband
Thanks for your input, everybody! It's nice to know a little more about the armband and its history.
Have a great day!
Have a great day!