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GERMAN WWII NATIONAL RAILROAD ARMBAND -
The Deutsche Reichsbahn, translates to "German Reich Railway", was the name of the German national railway created from the railways of the individual states of the German Empire following the end of World War I.

It was founded in 1920 as the Deutsche Reichseisenbahnen when the Weimar Republic (formally "Deutsches Reich," hence the usage of "Reich" in the name of the railway) took national control of the German railways, which had previously been run by the German states.

In 1937 it was reorganized again as a state authority and given the name Deutsche Reichsbahn (DRB).

This is a German WWII Reichsbahn armband. It was worn on the left sleeve of the uniform.





This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German armbands. 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 armband worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the armbands is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German armbands in the collector's market is illustrated.

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  1. FAQ's
  2. WWII German Armband Anatomy
  3. Identifying fakes and reproductions
  4. RZM manufacturing codes
  5. Construction materials
  6. Clothing tags
  7. Perspective view
  8. Purchasing a WWII German armband





Inspecting the inside of the armband reveals the Bevo type construction applied to the letters. This armband does not have a tag, it is possible that other samples do. The front of the armband has a black ink stamped of the German eagle surrounded by words that are not legible.

A close look at each embroidered letter demonstrates the attention to detail paid by the manufacturer.







This armband may currently be 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 armband. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the armband.



If you have an interest is seeing other armbands of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Armbands identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe), political and civilian organizations.



PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for WWII German armbands and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Value $60.00 $65.00 $70.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 $85.00 $90.00 $100.00 $100.00 $110.00 $110.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B B B B B B B B


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  MARKET ANALYSIS
Feb 28th, 2017
Germans produced a wide variety of flags during WWII. The armband featured here is getting hard to find. In general the appreciation has been moderate. Recently the value has began to come up some. It is expected that this trend will continue.


 
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