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Product Description: Here’s an Feldherrnhalle Cuff Title in very fine condition. The Feldherrnhalle Cuff Title was worn by the SA-Wachtstandarte Feldherrnhalle, an honor guard unit that was initially formed in Munich and then later spread all over the Reich. Shortly after the outbreak of the war, members of this honor guard were used to form Infantry Regiment 271 of the German Army, which served in France before fighting on the Eastern Front.The construction of this cuff title is very consistent with the construction of cuff titles during the Third Reich era, being produced of a khaki color woven band with silver flatwire borders, and flatwire embroidered lettering in correct RZM style. Fair condition overall with light snags to the material scattered throughout. A Feldherrnhalle Cuff Title is missing from many collections. Historical: 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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