{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-nsdap-stellenleiter-ortsgruppe-political-leader-collar-tabs-matching-pair-1936-1939","title":"Original WWII German NSDAP Stellenleiter Ortsgruppe Political Leader Collar Tabs-Matching Pair 1936-1939","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSDAP Political Leader collar tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified as a matching pair for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellenleiter at the Ortsgruppe (local-group) level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of the light-brown wool field, distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight-blue piping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-shaped silver tress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corresponds to the Ortsgruppe Stellenleiter pattern. Reference examples date this configuration to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1936–1939\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most distinctive feature is the broad silver-colored L-shaped rank tress applied to each tab. On close examination, the metallic braid incorporates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepeating swastika pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—approximately six visible swastikas on each of these examples. This patterned political-leader tress was used as part of the NSDAP rank system, with the single L-shaped arrangement identifying the Stellenleiter position. The light-blue cord around the perimeter denotes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtsgruppe\/local organizational level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth tabs retain their light-brown wool facing and blue perimeter piping. The reverse sides exhibit period-style folded construction, stitching and stiff internal backing. Remnants of blue attachment thread are still present, strongly suggesting that the tabs were removed from a uniform rather than being unused examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellenleiter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, roughly translated as “department leader” or “office\/section leader,” was a political-leadership position within the NSDAP organization. These insignia were part of the Party political uniform system rather than German military or Luftwaffe insignia. The NSDAP used different collar-tab colors and piping to identify organizational levels; light brown with light-blue piping was associated with the local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrt\/Ortsgruppe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e level.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood original used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing considerable age and uniform wear. The brown wool exhibits discoloration and fading, while the metallic swastika-pattern tress has darkened and lost some of its original brightness. The blue piping remains particularly visible. The reverse shows wear, exposed backing material, loose\/cut attachment threads and other evidence of removal from a uniform. The pair has an attractive, untouched appearance and has not been cleaned or restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce matching pair of NSDAP political uniform insignia with particularly desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eswastika-pattern metallic rank tress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, suitable for a WWII German political-insignia, uniform or historical collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374132428877,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/829877D3-2721-41A5-B4B9-4C5E11B5C9FE.jpg?v=1786123594","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-nsdap-stellenleiter-ortsgruppe-political-leader-collar-tabs-matching-pair-1936-1939","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}