Reichsbanner Schwarz-Rot-Gold!

[Brian L.]

I notice the Eiserne Front flag in the background. It was part of the Reichsbanner, correct?

[Canutt]

The Reichsbanner was part of the Eiserne Front, togheter with the SPD and the Allgemeiner Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (ADGB); it was founded on 16 December 1931 as an anti-NSDAP, anti-monarchist, and anti-communist paramilitary organization.

[Sergeant 08]

Reichsbanner member with RB armband, but with symbol of the Eiserne Front on it.

And the known armband pattern.

[Sergeant 08]

A similar cap I have seen in a museum last month.

On my wish list now.

[marc pasquin]

Hi all,

I've been trying to find what the reichsbanner used as rank insignias but the only mention I found was on the Wikipedia:

"The Federal Commander, for example, wore on his lower sleeve the federal eagle (black on a red field, with golden circular border) and two black-red-golden stripes over all."

It doesn't seem to correspond to either Weimar era or vintage insignias and considering it is Wikipedia, it's not the best resource possible.

Anyone has any idea ?

[Sergeant 08]

Normally the Reichsbanner caps had metal cockades. Found an unusual cap patch last week.

[Sergeant 08]

In wear. Notice the arrows of the "Eisene Front" on his tie. It means from the period 1932/33. I don't know the meaning of this cap patch.....Schutzformationen of the Reichsbanner?

PS: I remember, I have a comparable cap patch from the Jungdeutscher Orden and I have seen it from the Wehrwolf, too.

[Sergeant 08]

Reichsbanner in Magdeburg in 1925. Watch the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxe_r...ature=youtu.be

[Clayton]

We have a flag from this organization on the estand now. In over 50 years of collecting, its the only flag we ever saw that we could buy.

Here is a description:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=708426

[Sergeant 08]

We have a flag from this organization on the estand now. In over 50 years of collecting, its the only flag we ever saw that we could buy.

Here is a description:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=708426

Reichsbanner flags and penannts are much rarer than from the political enemy, like the SA for example. But there is no much interest of collectors in such stuff. Good for the other interested collectors.

[Brian L.]

A Surprise Addition

I bought a WWI/Freikorps lot on eBay and when it arrived it it included this old 1920s tin tobacco box with a surprise inside.

3 cap cockades and a silk lapel ribbon. The top cockade is woven silk surrounded by a gilded metal band.

As I don't collect para-military, this nice little lot of 1920s-30s Reichsbanner items will be for sale shortly on eStand, if anyone is interested.

However, given how scarce Reichsbanner material is, I thought the badges and story should be posted first.

[Sergeant 08]

Nice catch!

Are all prongs on the cockades?

[Brian L.]

Nice catch!

Are all prongs on the cockades?

The worn tarnished one in the lower left is missing its prongs. I suspect this is why he got a 2nd one.The other two have both prongs.

[Brian L.]

Beautiful and rare Wehrsport banner on eBay.

starting price of 349 Euros is a bargain IMO.