NSDAP Ärmelabzeichen

**bittaker** · 05-13-2016, 04:33 PM

as far as i know this was used by an amstwalter (administrator?)?! but was was he administrating? had it something to do with the rallies (Reichsparteitag) or for some local issues?
hope someone can help me : )
Stig

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-13-2016 04:33 PM

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**BOB COLEMAN** · 05-13-2016, 04:42 PM

This was worn on the upper left sleeve of NSDAP Amtswalter. It is an early insignia that was discontinued during the four changes of leader uniforms.

**SteveR** · 05-13-2016, 04:52 PM

The wearer administrated the party meeting circle jerks which were quite popular with the SA elite of the period.

**bittaker** · 05-13-2016, 05:35 PM

i had to Google the words "circle jerk" to know what you meant. and it sure put a smile on my face : )
Stig

**HPL2008** · 05-13-2016, 07:08 PM

Amtswalter does not mean administrator (that would be "Verwalter").

The legal term Amtswalter as such is actually not a Nazi invention and is still in use today. Basically, it refers to any person - irrespective of occupational/legal status - holding an office in the public sector.

In the NSDAP context specifically, it referred to any Party functionary.