Chester Inn souvenir: German WWII Political NSDAP Armband

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Chester Inn souvenir: German WWII Political NSDAP Armband.: The image shows a red armband with a swastika symbol and text, including "chester Inn 45 div, German – 1945."
Chester Inn souvenir: German WWII Political NSDAP Armband.

The image shows a red armband with a swastika symbol and text, including "chester Inn 45 div, German – 1945."

Name/Title

Chester Inn souvenir: German WWII Political NSDAP Armband

Entry/Object ID

chs-014718

Description

A World War II souvineer: WWII Nazi armband - red cotton cloth with a white circle containing a black swastika at the center, commonly associated with Nazi Germany. Surrounding the emblem, the words "Chester Inn," "45 div," and "Germany - 1945" are inscribed, a reference to the specific U.S. Army unit that acquired this armband in Germany, likely in 1945. Following the War, an unknown serviceman gave it to the Chester Inn as a patriotic symbol of his part in the defeat of Nazi Germany. This armband is an artifact from World War II.

Context

Following the War, an unknown serviceman gave it to the Chester Inn as a patriotic symbol of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Category

War: World War II 1940-1945

Acquisition

Notes

Gift from unknown source.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1945

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"Chester Inn" 45 Div. Germany - 1945 C. S. [Label on reverse side:] B RZM Hersteller: A4/68 Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP C1 No. 436140

Dimensions

Height

10.6 cm

Width

46 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 31, 2025