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| I have come into possession of German armband. how much is it worth? |
The value of an armband depends on several factors. Unfortunatelly there are a large number of
replicas in the market. The first step is to determine
if the armband is real or not.
If the armband is original the next important things to consider are the
condition and type of the item. The better the condition the more likely the value will increase.
To view different types and price guides for German armbands you can visit our
German armbands collection site.
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What was the purpose of the armband?
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The Germans employed armbands as a means to indicate that an individual belonged to a particular group or
organization. Armbands were also used to display the rank of the individual. As a whole, like many other
things in the Third Reich, armbands were a symbol of pride.
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| The armband is damaged ot dirty. how can I clean it or fix it? |
our preference is not to clean or fix the armband. The reasons why we feel this way follow; You can
damage the armband by attempting to clean it. If the armband is repaired it may bring questions about
the authenticity of the piece.
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| How are armbands constructed? |
Most of the armbands were produced from cotton or wool. Armbands were built in different ways. The
simplest format consists of a single piece with a logo silkscreened. The higher ranking armbands
were built of multiple pieces sewn together.
Additional information about the materials can be found in the
construction materials
section of this website.
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| How can I tell if my armband is original? |
Determining the authenticity of a German armband can be
a dificult activity. There are a large number of reproductions available in the market.
In some cases they have been produced since right after the war. so you can have a reproduction
that is almost as old as the original item.
It takes experience to determine if the armband is real. We offer a section dedicated to
identifying fakes and reproductions
for many different military items. This section will give you some basic pointers that might help you
determine the truth. However, it does not cover every single possibility.
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