Wehrwolf Armband, does it have a chance at being original? Please have a look

[Rich Moran]

Found this at auction. Compared to others seen here on this forum, there is a glaring difference, the center section is not embroidered but silk screened. I think it's a stinker but I've not seen or held to inspect in person any of these so any help provided I'd be thankful for. These are the only images available at this time.

[johanis1860]

Sorry, I think it's bad, I have know two original variants and both are woven into the armband.
I'm adding a link from our forum for more information.
Regards, Jannis.
Wehrwolf armband.
The two variants:

[Robin Lumsden]

I think it's a stinker.

So do I, Rich.

Here are three others ......................

Real ones are fetching big money these days, so it's worth faking them.

[Dos]

I've been studying these armbands for a while now. A worn example is still on my wish list. I've recently had the opportunity to inspect an original in hand. They are well made... and the material and weave pattern of known originals compare unfavorably to the example that started this thread. It looks similar to this example linked below, The same construction and material was used.

Friekorps Wehrwolf armband

[Rich Moran]

Thank you all for your replies! The fraudsters seemingly never sleep if they think they can dupe the unsuspecting collector of their hard earned money. Without this great resource forum life would be tough for myself and I am sure others who want to try to build a worth while collection with era produced items.