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Product Description: This enlisted Bahnschutzpolizei cuff title is an attractive and tough to find piece of insignia. The Bahnschutzpolizei was a railway police organization during the Third Reich and WWII. This appealing cuff title features the word “Bahnschutzpolizei” machine embroidered in white Fraktur lettering. This word is embroidered on a woven rayon cuff title that is similar to an RZM style SS cuff title, but with white rayon borders instead of the silver wire of the SS. This cuff title is full length and complete and shows strong original color with no fading. The reverse shows the bobbin thread of the machine embroidery, with a thin black fabric having been used to support the stitching. The ends are factory finished with machine stitching. This enlisted Bahnschutzpolizei cuff title appears to be unissued and unworn, and is extremely nice, with minimal soiling in a few small areas. The condition rates as excellent/near mint.
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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