British ARP Armbands

[lanners55]

I'm dubious about these two ARP Armbands.

Can anyone tell me if they are original or not?

Many thanks

[Adrian Stevenson]

I would share your concerns.

[BrodieBartfast]

Home Front stuff is always tricky, as things like this were sometimes locally-produced as required. While these aren't of an official pattern, that doesn't rule them out. The problem is that authenticating such homemade pieces is often impossible without some sort of provenance.

I'd be cautiously optimistic about these, but otherwise I'd agree with Ade. Unless you're one hundred percent sure they're original, you'll never be happy with them.

B.B.

[lanners55]

Thank you gentlemen, I very much appreciate your input.

Best regards,

Simon

[BlackCat1982]

Not sure from the pictures but both appear to use elasticated material which might be considered a fairly luxury material as rubber might be used for other things. As already said they are not easy to ID unless you are given them with provenance.