NSDAP Spielmann Swallow's Nests
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SKU: 30.GOR.03.02.06.003.000
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Gold-threaded vertical panels, each with embossed swastikas and separated by eight dark brown felt panels, the bottom row of arched trim incorporating the same gold-threaded embossed swastikas design and trimmed in black felt piping, without fringe, brown cotton reverse with five black clips for uniform attachment, 98 mm x 238 mm, hole in the far left right panel, extremely fine.
The so-called Swallow's Nests (Schwalbennester, nicknamed due to their shape), also known as Musicians’ Wings, were worn by military and paramilitary musicians, one on each shoulder. They were removable and generally held by five metal hooks. They were only worn when the wearer was actually performing.
The swallow's nests indicated the rank and regional level of the wearer. They feature seven tress (braid) elements with a swastika pattern, on light brown velvet for Ort or Ortsgruppe (local group) level, dark brown for Kreis (district) level, and red for Gau (larger district) level. There were no Reich (national) level swallow's nests. The nests for Spielmänner (drummers, pipers, bandsmen) don't have any additional features, while the ones for Musiker (musicians) feature a 3 cm gold frindge, and those of Spielmannszugführer feature a 5 cm gold fringe.
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