Last edited by Adrian; 07-27-2012 at 09:16 AM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
Rise & Reverberate • Gib mir wieder etwas Schönes
The one on the right does look a bit wide, but imo both are acceptable.
Interesting to hear other views
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
I would like to see some better pics of the wider black stripe ribbon, especially of the edges if possible?
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Agreed, impossible to see the end stitching pattern with the photos. Can't say i've seen an Ostmedaille ribbon with such a wide black stripe though.
Well it could be simply an odd manufacturer ribbon but without any proof of that i'd be leaning towards a repro ribbon. Have you done a black light test? I don't like the rollover stitch on each side plus the white thread on the left side edge shouldn't be there IMO.
Compared with my ribbons I also note the white sections are 3 threads wide as compared to 5 threads with your example. But at the end of the day does it bother you? If so then original mint ribbons are relatively easy to find and are often $10 or so. (I think Lakesidetrader had some awhile back). If it doesn't bother you then just keep it as an interesting possible variant.
Hi Glenn
It doesn't really bother me as such, was just interested. The thicker version ribbon is of a lot more delicate silk (thinner) compared to the other. The white thread you mention on the edge is the white paper showing through the holes/hoops.
I have noticed that most modern/repro ribbons are made of a stiffer thread, although mine could still be a repro.
Haven't done a blacklight test as I don't have one.
Rise & Reverberate • Gib mir wieder etwas Schönes
For me, it's a fake ribbon and would seek an original replacement.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
I've had a search for some original ribbon but no joy, any pointers?
Rise & Reverberate • Gib mir wieder etwas Schönes
Regards,
Steve.
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