{"product_id":"german-ww2-nsdap-ortsgruppe-blockleiter-brown-shirt-tunic-rzm-labeled","title":"German WW2 NSDAP Ortsgruppe Blockleiter Brown Shirt Tunic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptionally well-preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII NSDAP Ortsgruppe Blockleiter brown shirt tunic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraunhemd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a rare political leader service shirt complete with its original early-style insignia. Constructed of light brown cotton twill, the shirt features an integrated collar fully trimmed with blue piping for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrtsgruppe-level political leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The matching collar tabs are constructed of brown wool with buckram cores, trimmed in blue piping, and each bears a single L-shaped silver aluminum wire rank tress decorated with mobile swastika patterns, indicating the rank of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlockleiter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Block Leader. An NSDAP membership armband is attached to the upper left sleeve with two rows of tight stitching, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wide and composed of a red wool band with a rayon-blend white circular patch and machine-embroidered black swastika. The shirt retains its gold-toned buttons, metal belt ramps, reinforced belt loops, and award loops for two awards. The cuff of each sleeve is rolled to a depth of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and secured by dual polished magnetic metal buttons. The breast pocket buttons bear the raised NSDAP-style eagle clutching a swastika, with RZM markings and maker code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM5\/117\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Berg \u0026amp; Nolte of Lüdenscheid. The shirt closure includes additional RZM-marked buttons, including examples attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSebnitzer Knopffabrik JOS. Koch, Sebnitz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The interior collar is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the waistband retains a sewn manufacturer’s label marked with a large RZM insignia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiensthemd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHersteller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, maker code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB 18\/600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 352038\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Minor wear and material fatigue are present, but the shirt remains in overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NSDAP political leader brown shirt was one of the defining uniform garments of the party structure, worn by officials responsible for local administration, organization, and political control. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlockleiter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e served at the block level, below higher local and district offices, and was responsible for neighborhood-level party oversight, reporting, and mobilization. The blue piping identifies the Ortsgruppe level, while the collar tab configuration reflects the wearer’s rank within the political leader hierarchy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brown shirt is far more compelling than a loose insignia grouping, as it preserves the uniform as a complete political leader garment with collar tabs, armband, buttons, belt fittings, award loops. Its exceptional preservation, Ortsgruppe Blockleiter rank, and rich interior markings make it a major piece for collectors of German political uniforms and NSDAP organizational material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 450 mm across the shoulders, 600 mm arm length, and 520 mm overall body length. 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