SS- Stammabteilungen (SS - Reserve Units) Armband.

Personnel,over the age of 45,on a reserve status with Allgemeine-SS were assigned to supplement ary reserve companies or SS-Stammabteilungen.The reserve Personnel served to supplement the regular Allgemein-SS in the various functions, parade duties, meetings, etc. For a short time, at least until the separation of the SS from the SA, they wore an Armband with light Grey rather than black borders. Scarce, heavy red wool double Armband, multipeace construction.