East German NVA Volksmarine 50mm Kapitän zur See sleeve braid.
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East German NVA Volksmarine Sleeve Braid 50mm (Kapitän zur See / Captain)

Authentic East German National People's Army (NVA Volksmarine) uniform sleeve rank braid (Ärmelstreifen) for the rank of Kapitän zur See (Captain / Naval Captain). Measuring 50 mm (5 cm) in total width and approximately 37 cm in strip length. Designed for dress tunics and parade coats, 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 cuff rank braid.
  • Rank Classification: Kapitän zur See (Captain / Naval Captain rank specification).
  • Dimensions: 50 mm (5 cm) total width × approx. 37 cm strip length.

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East German NVA Volksmarine Officer Sleeve Rank Braid (Kapitän zur See)

Complete your Cold War naval uniform restoration or militaria collection with this authentic East German NVA Volksmarine Cuff Rank Braid (Ärmelstreifen). Worn on the lower sleeve cuffs of official officer service tunics and parade dress coats, this original naval insignia represents the senior officer rank of Kapitän zur See (Captain) in the East German People's Navy (Volksmarine).

Historical Accuracy & Naval Rank Design

The sleeve braid features the classic Volksmarine senior officer cuff specification: four parallel metallic gold rank stripes woven onto a dark navy blue cloth backing. The strip measures 50 mm (5 cm) in width and comes in an approximate length of 37 cm, providing ample length 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: Kapitän zur See (Captain / OF-5 rank level)
  • Width: 50 mm (5 cm)
  • Strip Length: Approx. 37 cm
  • Condition: Original Military Surplus (Unissued)

Technical Specifications

Product Type Naval Uniform Sleeve Rank Braid (Ärmelstreifen)
Service Branch East German Volksmarine (NVA)
Rank Designation Kapitän zur See (Captain)
Width 50 mm (5 cm)
Strip Length Approx. 37 cm
Insignia Pattern Golden stripes
Condition Original Unissued Surplus
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