Yellow Waffen SS armband

[Fritz Christen 1941]

Hello! I want to know if this armband is original or fake...I put a new cleare photos......thx

[MarcoPennisi]

This armband appears nicely machine-embroidered but I’d rather have a BEVo/woven or (less) a printed specimen. The embroidery reinforcement on the back is quite unusual as well. Looks artificially soiled all over, pretty much like other repro armbands I’ve seen offered. UV-light testing the reinforcement, the sewing thread and the back of the embroidery may not be conclusive but is advisable. As things stand, I wouldn’t buy it.

[bsiwula1]

Agreed. The machine weave with backing and odd font. The yellow heavy denim like material...no good. I d guess 1970's reproduction. Best regards.

Brian

[Tank Destroyer]

Reproduction with the tell tell signs of making it as dirty as possible and let’s add a stamp or two.

Marty

[Mr Military Guy]

I’d guess near the years of the Soviet Union collapse was when this was made, machine weaving is a give off for me that it’s reproduction. Hopefully didn’t waste too much on this if you did waste money on it yet.

Unteroffizer Klaus (Liam)