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Unissued Deutsches Jungvolk Multi-layer armband
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€ 249,00
Unissued Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) Multi-Piece Armband - Rare Early Variant
This is an exceptional and highly elusive, unissued World War II German Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) uniform armband, constructed in the premium and early multi-piece manufacturing style. The armband features a vibrant red cotton base with a separately stitched white horizontal linen stripe running through the center. Superimposed on the front is the classic, vertical DJ-pattern cloth diamond. Distinct from standard Hitler Youth (HJ) variations, this specific early DJ diamond features a separate, solid black wool-felt swastika meticulously machine-stitched directly onto a solid white background, omitting the traditional red-and-white quadrants. This particular configuration represents a scarce and short-lived transitional pattern from the early 1930s that is rarely encountered on the contemporary collector's market.
These armbands originate straight from a recently discovered German tailor's stock (Kleingewerbe/Schneiderbestand), which contained an array of period insignia and manufacturing materials. The original bundle of ten was securely tied with period twine and bore an official paper RZM control tag (nach Vorschrift der Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP, marked "A" with a printed serial number), confirming official party sanction and quality control. As standard for items sourced directly from a tailor's bulk inventory, the individual armbands themselves were kept unlabelled until final uniform assembly.
Each piece remains in flawless, unissued mint condition with brilliant colors, crisp stitching, and zero wear. Given that most examples of this rare early pattern are often misidentified or absent from major dealer inventories, this represents a premier opportunity to acquire a genuinely scarce textile variant with impeccable provenance.
Note: We currently have multiple identical examples of these mint-condition armbands available from this exact historical hoard. Ordering an armband does not automatically change the listing status to "Reserved" or "Sold Out," as the stock will remain active until the final piece is purchased.