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Product Description: This Götz von Berlichingen SS cuff title is a choice example of this iconic and very desirable SS divisional insignia. This pattern of insignia was intended for wear by members of the Waffen-SS assigned to Panzer-Division “Götz von Berlichingen,” later redesignated as 17. SS Panzergrenadier Division “Götz von Berlichingen.” This elite unit suffered heavy losses in the difficult fighting in Normandy and remained engaged with Western Allies forces during the retreating battles into Germany in 1944-45. This Götz von Berlichingen SS cuff title is entirely textbook, Bevo construction, with the honor title of the Division woven in gray letters on a black background with gray borders along the long edges. It is full length, 46 centimeters long. This one shows evidence of having been removed from a tunic, with some slight surface wear and traces of stitching along the edges. The reverse shows typical details of the machine weaving, and the original color remains strong. This is a very nice cuff title that is tough to find.
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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