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Product Description: A very desirable BEVO Adolf Hitler SS Cuff Title in overall excellent to near mint condition. This Adolf Hitler SS Cuff Title is produced in the standard BEVO pattern weave. The BEVO pattern SS cuff titles began making their appearance on the SS Combat tunics in 1943. The cuff title is full length with uncut factory folded and sewn ends. The classic “BEVO – WUPPERTAL” can be partially seen. This BEVO Adolf Hitler SS Cuff Title remains in near factory condition with no snags, cuts, or tears. The fabric remains very pliable and has not developed any dry-rot. Only two very light soil marks can be seen on the reverse of the cuff, which the camera picks up better than I could see them in hand. The front of the cuff title remains bright and clean. It seems that only five years ago a collector could purchase a BEVO LAH cuff title almost at will, but these days they are rarely available, or seen. A great oppotunity to own one with absolutely zero issues!
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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