Description
Product Description: A rare and desirable BEVO Totenkopf SS Cuff Title. In 1943 the production of BEVO pattern SS cuff titles began as a cheap and quick means of producing cuff titles for use mainly on combat tunics destined for frontline service. This BEVO Totenkopf SS Cuff Title remains full length and unissued condition. No tears or damage can be observed. Both ends remain factory finished. Very light patina can be seen in areas, more noticeably on the reverse. A rare opportunity to own an original Totenkopf SS Cuff Title in complete condition.
Regarded as one of the most brutal, and yet respected by their foes for their fighting capabilities, the 3rd SS Totenkopf Division participated in many of the wars crucial battles. The divisions baptism of fire came during the Battle of France in 1940, where the division committed some of their first, of many, atrocities. The division would take part in Barbarossa, the Demjansk Pocket, Kursk, the Warsaw Uprising, and the defense of the Vistula. Surviving elements of the 3. SS Totenkopf would surrender in May of 1945 to American troops in Austria.
Historical Description: Cuff titles (Ärmelstreifen) are uniform accoutrements that have been used in the German military since the 19thcentury. Intended to foster a certain sense of ‘esprit de corps’ amongst members of the armed forces, they were authorized for wear by members of designated units for the duration of their service time within that unit. In the event of transfer out of the unit, the cuff title was to be removed from the service member’s uniform. During the Third Reich, the German military continued this tradition by instituting honorary cuff titles to certain ‘special’ formations. This practice is perhaps most well-known for its application amongst Waffen- ϟϟ units. Cuff titles were also authorized for wear within all branches of the Wehrmacht (Army, Air Force and Navy) as well. These unit-specific cuff titles are not to be confused with others, which were awarded for participation in a certain campaign. The tradition, within the German military of wearing cuff titles, continues into the 21st century with certain honor guard contingents of the Bundeswehr being permitted to wear unit-specific cuff titles.
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