HJ Scharfuhrer Sleeve rank insignia

[Thanatos]

Gday all,
Looking for opinions on this HJ Scharfuhrer sleeve rank insignia.
I must say I am doubtful.The backing is a worry as well as the RZM tag.
Purchased as an original on line but didn't like the look of it when it turned up.



Any opinions would be greatly appreciated as I would like to put this one to rest.
Cheers and all the best folks
Dave

[FrankBooth]

It appears to be an original insignia to me. What are your concerns regarding the tag?

[Thanatos]

Gday Frank,
Thanks for your reply mate.
It's the Z3 secondry code I'm concerned about Frank.Not quite sure about it.
Congrat's on your fabulous HJ collection mate and thanks again for your response.

[FrankBooth]

Thanks for the compliment regarding my collection. The tag on your patch is a correct tag for texitle manufacturning having the "A4" code. I don't really know about the secondary code, but the reference by W. Saris shows numerous regular HJ triangles on page 46-47 with a wide variety of letters and numbers. Some with a single letter, and some with a letter/number combination. Some of the combinations are: K2, G3, L2, L, Q, and Q2. I've looked at some of my own items and they are similar as well. I don't think it's a major cause for concern IMO. I like the patch. Hopefully Wim Saris or someone with more knowledge and information will see this thread and reply.

[Thanatos]

Thanks Frank I do appreciate the info./opinion and the tag letter/number combo's.
Cheers again mate.
All the best
Dave