Luftwaffe Bandoleer

[von Eichenkarpfen]

Hi Folks,
another Thread
Opinions for this Bandoleer,
Camosheme, Buttons etc, Ok?

Cheers Karpfen

[Eagle mtn]

My first question would be: Why would a relatively good condition Bandolier have a repair made from SS camo fabric?

[von Eichenkarpfen]

the bandolier is overall in poor condition and has several holes and defects. behind the repeation there is also a larger, frayed hole. possibly the patch was added field-wise, it shows typical signs of wear.
greetings

[Eagle mtn]

I would say it is no good overall.

Upon further inspection, i have never seen pebbled snap-type buttons on anything ORIGINAL. I’ve never even seen them on anything reproduction either for that matter.

Don’t waste your money, friend

[Gwar]

Only a observation, the 'Patch' has the stitching of a consistent pattern that probably was completed with a sewing machine and I seriously doubt a field repair by hand considering and taking into account the inner diameter of the pouch, second, has anyone performed a study of the pebbled snap produced by STOCKO ??

1913
Extension of the former “button factory” into a specialist company for small metal goods

1923
The brand name STOCKO becomes the name of the company STOCKO GmbH

1926
Development of the first attaching machines for the fully automatic attachment of press studs to gaiters

1933
Foundation of the subsidiary STOCKO Metal Works in England

1957
Foundation of STOCKO France S.A. in Barr (Alsace), France

1974
Foundation of STOCKO Iberotecnica S.A. in Barcelona, Spain

1978
Foundation of STOCKO Tunisie SARL in Ezzahra, Tunisia

1981
Total workforce in Germany and abroad is 1,700 employees

1987
Extension of the production space in Wuppertal by 2,000 m2

1992
Inauguration of a new production hall in Wuppertal, extension of the production space by 4,000 m2

1994
STOCKO Verschlusstechnik GmbH & Co. KG becomes a member of the YKK GROUP

2000
Change of name to YKK STOCKO FASTENERS GmbH

2001
STOCKO celebrates 100th anniversary

2002
Introduction of environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001

2005
Consolidation of the quality and environmental management systems DIN ISO 9001/14001

2008
Construction of the biological filter system

2009
CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) Regulation <90 ppm, Cd<40 ppm, installation of a test method/test unit

2011
Development of the plastic injection molding division

2016
Realignment of the production facility in Wuppertal

Just my thoughts.. G

[Willmore]

To me it looks like an original field used/repaired example, but if I am wrong, I apologise. Although I do like it, I tend to agree with Gwars point about the consistent stitching of the repair patch.

I like the staining inside the pocket where you can see rounds have started to rust. I’m thinking this could be a ‘barn field’, or the result of poor storage which could explain the staining and fading.

The vast majority of bandoliers we see on the market apparently came for a haul of mint examples found in France in the 1960s or 1970s.

I have only seen one other bandolier with a repair patch using SS material, but unfortunately I don’t have any pictures to prove it.

The below pictures show the same snaps as OPs bandolier (sorry I can’t remember the source).

[Willmore]

From other examples I’ve seen, this maker uses many different styles of snap and thread colour.

Here is my example.

[von Eichenkarpfen]

I have a link here from a Mind example with exactly the same buttons and the identical production. German paratrooper's k98 splinter ammunition bandoleer In another forum someone posted an identical bandolier (without patch). This one was in a similar condition. The equipment was probably sent home by a veteran, who sent tons of material home, tunics uniforms etc. Quote from the guy who saw the collection. "I did see the collection of items mailed back by this vet, other items in similar condition from poor storage. Nothing in all the other stuff was fake, it was 4-5 tubs of stuff" The bandolier that is being discussed in this forum I think 100% the same manufacture and the condition is very similar.

greetings Karpfen

[von Eichenkarpfen]

I have a link here from a Mind example with exactly the same buttons and the identical production. German paratrooper's k98 splinter ammunition bandoleer In another forum someone posted an identical bandolier (without patch). This one was in a similar condition. The equipment was probably sent home by a veteran, who sent tons of material home, tunics uniforms etc. Quote from the guy who saw the collection. "I did see the collection of items mailed back by this vet, other items in similar condition from poor storage. Nothing in all the other stuff was fake, it was 4-5 tubs of stuff" The bandolier that is being discussed in this forum I think 100% the same manufacture and the condition is very similar.

greetings Karpfen

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@ Gwar
I contacted the company Stocko in Wuppertal, unfortunately they do not have a historical archive. I might get more information. In a button collector group "haha yes there is something like that" I asked whether Stocko had delivered grained buttons in the period up to 1945. This was affirmed. However, I may still receive official information about it.

[Gwar]

Yes, I was just adding information from their website.. G