East German NVA Volksmarine White Star Sleeve Braid 50mm (Corvette Captain / Lieutenant Commander)
Authentic East German National People's Army (NVA Volksmarine) uniform sleeve braid set featuring a woven white rank star. Measuring 50 mm (5 cm) in total width and approximately 38 cm in strip length, this original naval insignia corresponds to the rank of Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander). Designed for dress tunics and parade jackets, it is an essential piece for militaria collectors, naval uniform restoration, and historical reenactors specializing in Cold War military heritage.
- Genuine NVA Volksmarine Issue: Authentic East German naval rank insignia strip.
- Rank Classification: Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander / Kapitänleutnant rank band).
- Dimensions: 50 mm (5 cm) total width × approx. 38 cm strip length.
- Key Feature: Distinctive woven white officer star emblem on gold/blue naval braid background.
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East German NVA Volksmarine White Star Sleeve Braid (50 mm)
Complete your Cold War naval uniform restoration or militaria collection with this authentic East German NVA Volksmarine Sleeve Rank Braid. Worn on the lower sleeve of official officer service tunics and parade dress jackets, this original naval insignia represents the rank of Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander) in the East German People's Navy (Volksmarine).
Historical Accuracy & Naval Rank Design
The sleeve braid features the classic Volksmarine officer combination: woven metallic rank stripes topped by the distinctive five-pointed white rank star. The strip measures 50 mm (5 cm) in width and comes in an approximate length of 38 cm, providing ample material to wrap cleanly around the sleeve cuff of standard NVA officer dress coats.
Unused Military Surplus Condition
Sourced directly from historical European military depots, these sleeve braids are unissued surplus items preserved in excellent condition. Ideal for historians, theater wardrobes, naval reenactors, and collectors of Cold War Warsaw Pact militaria.
Key Features
- Country of Origin: German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany - NVA)
- Service Branch: Volksmarine (People's Navy)
- Rank Equivalent: Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander / Kapitänleutnant)
- Insignia Detail: Woven white officer rank star emblem
- Width: 50 mm (5 cm)
- Strip Length: Approx. 38 cm
- Condition: Original Military Surplus (Unissued)
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Naval Uniform Sleeve Rank Braid (Ärmelstreifen) |
| Service Branch | East German Volksmarine (NVA) |
| Rank Designation | Korvettenkapitän / Lieutenant Commander |
| Width | 50 mm (5 cm) |
| Strip Length | Approx. 38 cm |
| Emblem | White Rank Star (Weißer Stern) |
| Condition | Original Unissued Surplus |
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