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    Alaskan Man

    Waffen-SS General Visor Cap for Review & Discussion.

    I really hate turning the sweatbands down. This one is in great shape and pliable so it should take it without damage. I will post additional photos

    04-26-2024, 06:32 PM
    Watchdog

    Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge

    I wasn't sure which sub-forum this should be in as it is officially an "award" but I doubt most people realise that and would not expect to

    04-26-2024, 05:53 PM
    Heartfeltzero

    WW2 Era Letter Written by Royal Navy Sailor Who would later be Killed by a German U-Boat.


    This letter was written by a William Martin. He served as a sailor in the Royal Navy on board the HMS Galatea (71) as a Petty Officer Cook. The

    04-26-2024, 05:08 PM
    SpearShak3r1776

    Bold new style

    So yea I think I’ve discovered a rare gem (I’d rather not say where it came from) but I’m almost certain it’s authentic /I’ve tested it and

    04-26-2024, 05:04 PM
    Tinhatman

    SA sports armband new addition.

    I’d like to share a new addition to my collection. A SA sports armband. Stunning condition and the central roundal is beautifully embroidered. RZM tag

    04-26-2024, 06:23 PM
    Tinhatman

    Sports vest eagle thoughts please?

    Hi all,

    This is a recent purchase. I’ve not seen one in person previously. Does it look a good one it is apparently cut from a roll

    04-26-2024, 05:44 PM
  • "BeVo" SS cuff titles: how to spot original from fake

    Hi Guys, as this question comes up very often, I thought it would be useful to place a pinned thread on the subject?

    The key to determining an original from a fake, like so many other German items, is the reverse.

    Here is the edge detail of an original. Note the pattern of the weave and how it forms a series of small almost even sized white "dots" right near the edge of the cuff title? This is only seen on originals.

    The chequered black and white weave which forms the back of the title is known to collectors as "salt and pepper" weave.
    This article was originally published in forum thread: "BeVo" SS cuff titles: how to spot original from fake started by Adrian Stevenson View original post
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