Anyone with WWII knowledge as it relates to BMW?

[Old-Duckman]

I collect some WWII memorabilia both original and reproductions.

So I purchased an armband that was clearly represented as a reproduction but I was wondering if in fact there ever were armbands like this for real.

Description - From top to bottom:
Wings with some kind of branches in the middle , acorns, and a swastika at the center of the wings/branches. I know what oak leaves look like and that oak trees have acorns but these branches look like pine branches. Above the swastika is a banner that reads "LUFTSCHUTZ".

Below all that is "BMW" in a very large font.

Below that is "Flugmotorenbau GmbH."

Do you think it is a reproduction of an actual Nazi armband or just one from somebodies imagination?

I would post a photo but some people are pretty sensitive with respect to swastikas...even though they were a good luck symbol prior to Hitler. I don't want to unintentionally offend anyone.

[Rockhopper]

BMW factory air raid warden perhaps?

[Rockhopper]

https://murphsmilitaria.com/product/wwi ... g-munchen/

[Old-Duckman]

https://murphsmilitaria.com/product/wwi ... g-munchen/

Thanks much for the link! Very interesting and informative.

[ihadablackdog]

Not helpful I'm afraid, but your post reminds me of this:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/