Very Rare German WW2 RLB Officer Armband, First Pattern

This rare first-pattern German WW2 RLB Officer’s Armband (circa 1933-1939) is a prime example of WWII-era German militaria. Made of mid-blue cotton, it features a machine-embroidered RLB emblem at the center, with a forty-eight-point white starburst and navy blue "RLB" initials above a small navy-blue swastika. The top and bottom edges are trimmed with woven white tress, indicating wear by officer rank.

History:
The Reichs Luftschutz Bund (RLB) was founded in 1933 as a civil air raid protection organization under Hermann Göring’s Reich Ministry of Aviation. Originally voluntary, it became mandatory in 1935. Officers in the RLB played a critical role in air raid preparedness across Wartime Germany. This armband is a highly collectible piece of Reich air defense history, known for its rarity and historical significance.

Provenance: The Late Clyde Davis Collection - as seen in Military Advisor Magazine 2024 – Clyde R. Davis was an avid German WW2 Collector specializing in Hitler Youth memorabilia.

Features:

• Mid-blue cotton construction
• Machine-embroidered RLB emblem with a forty-eight-point starburst and navy blue "RLB" initials
• Woven white tress trim, indicating officer rank
• Scarce first-pattern design from 1933-1939

Dimensions: Approx. 8" W x 4.5" H

Condition: Very Good/Fine – Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible. May also be labelled as Collector Quality.

Item Location: TTA 6856605

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