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04-16-2014 04:41 PM
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Any thoughts on this one chaps , i'm starting to get that horrible sinking feeling .
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I honestly do not like it, for something that is nearly 70 years old? Anyway the stitching does not look period JMO for what it's worth (probably nothing )
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Hi ,many many years ago I had a similar " stretched diamond" design armband. At the time they were considered fake , but then after research were found to be genuine very late war items. All that said , this one does not look the same as my memory serves me. The stitching to the edges is very messy and the white bands appear thicker. Also the one I had was "stamped" inside with some district mark. I am not saying I am 100% sure this is wrong ,but from what I have owned and remember I would not be comfortable with this one. Leon.
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Gutter . Oh well looks like a 44 quid refund then. Was from a trusted military dealer too.
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Hi ,many many years ago I had a similar " stretched diamond" design armband. At the time they were considered fake , but then after research were found to be genuine very late war items. All that said , this one does not look the same as my memory serves me. The stitching to the edges is very messy and the white bands appear thicker. Also the one I had was "stamped" inside with some district mark. I am not saying I am 100% sure this is wrong ,but from what I have owned and remember I would not be comfortable with this one. Leon.
Thanks Leon , the armband has a frousty smell to it and in the hand it looks faded and worn , as mentioned the pictures do brighten it up a lot due to the light. But However if the stitching doesn't look right then i guess it is a doomed item. I was aware of the 2 piece construction armbands and much like yourself thought this type was a late war item. Oh well Looks like a trip back to the dealer tomorrow. Thanks for your input Leon much respected.
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Before you "pull the trigger" Stuart, wait and see if Bob responds, he knows far more than me, at least
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Ok John but You chaps know your stuff and i am on the mere stepping stone the beginning of it all , so i have no doubt that if you chaps think something is not good then it is not good . Without all your superb input i wouldn't have a collection at all.
It is just that feeling you get when something is sold as original but turns out to be a bust , i've yet to be able to swallow that pill yet but at least i know i can at least get my dosh back on this one. So i have to give the dealer credit there. Really Appreciate everything chaps.
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This looks like the same style, described as a reproduction:
Reproduction NS-Studentenbund armband
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Cheers Erno , back to the dealers shop tomorrow. I will look for 2 piece construction armbands of this type in the future.
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