Place | Europe: Germany |
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Accession Number | REL32532 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Heraldry |
Physical description | Cotton |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Germany |
Date made | c 1934 |
Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
Armband : Nationalsozialitische Deutsche Arbeiterpatie (NAZI)
Description
Red cotton armband with a white circle and black swastika sewn on the front. The arms of the swastika have been folded into place and stitched down.
History / Summary
This armband was collected by an Englishman who was stationed at diplomatic headquaters in Alsace Lorraine. In 1934 he skied across the German border and collected the armband as a souvenir for his cousin, who lated emigrated to Australia.