3. "Orange" Armband Dordrecht
After previously adding one Orange Armband of the Domestic Armed Forces Dordrecht to the collection, we have now found a second one. This armband was worn by members of the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces in Dordrecht during the liberation of the city. This particular example features buttons and has an interesting detail: the word “Oranje” is embroidered over the printed text. This embroidery appears to be done by hand. The reason for this is unknown, but it was done periodically and executed very neatly. Perhaps someone wanted to practice their embroidery skills or it was done for a specific purpose. The armband shows signs of wear and tear and has witnessed the liberation of Dordrecht. Truly a unique piece of Dordrecht’s history!
