SS arm band for review (New collector - wisdom appreciated!)

[Rock Rey]

Hello all,

I am a brand new collector, and purchased some items in a small collection. The person had been collecting for years and was referred to me by a trusted party. Given my lack of experience in this realm, I figured I'd post this to the group to see what people think.



This arm band is part of a small collection I recently purchased. The seller was very candid that he did not know the provenance of this particular piece, and said I'd be taking a risk (very small as he charged me very little for it) on it, and should seek authentication of some type.

I've tried to show the details, and he mentioned that the fact the swastika is a multi-part sewn-on pattern bodes well for it's authenticity. As before, thanks very much for the wisdom here, and I hope to learn enough to be able contribute as well.

[Wagriff]

Totally incorrect manufacture and materials. It's supposed to be an SS armband, but is falling far short.

[Rock Rey]

Okay, not entirely surprised on that one. At lease we have one more (apparently bad) reproduction picture for reference in the forum.

[Gwar]

Cotton construction, and not multi piece Swaz.. The ribbing is odd.. Here is one for comparison

[Gwar]

This is early S.A. cotton construction with printed swaz and black ribbing... Welcome to the Forum.. G

[Wagriff]

Similar, but the black strip is all wrong. A wrap around ribbing applied to the edges? Is nothing that I've ever seen or even heard of.

[Gwar]

Similar, but the black strip is all wrong. A wrap around ribbing applied to the edges? Is nothing that I've ever seen or even heard of.

I agree..

[Rock Rey]

Okay, so this one's crap. On to the next...

[Gwar]

Okay, so this one's crap. On to the next...

Wait for other opinions as well..

[BOB COLEMAN]

I concur with my colleagues that this is a poor attempt to mimic a SS armband.