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    luftwaffenl

    Hi guys

    Hi guys,

    I am a Luftwaffe Collector from The Netherlands. Feel free to ask me things about Luftwaffe items. I hope you guys can help me

    03-29-2024, 01:57 AM
    Sleepwalker

    West-German Paratrooper qualification badge 1956-1957 - Jump wings

    Hello,

    the first paratroopers of the Bundeswehr were recruited from 1956 to 1957 with the 11th ABN Div. trained in Ausgsburg. Separate

    03-29-2024, 01:10 AM
    Bob Lyons

    Happy Easter (Frohe Ostern)

    I hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Easter.

    Very best wishes

    Bob

    03-29-2024, 01:02 AM
    Hill

    Heer buckle 1940 opinions

    Hello, I have like to have some opinions about the authenticity of this belt buckle please. Personally I think that everything is original, but as this

    03-28-2024, 10:32 PM
    warbuff

    Opinions on LSSAH Erkennungsmarken

    Hello,

    I am hoping to get some opinions on this SS ID disk. I like the font of the lettering but don’t trust my own opinion, as I have

    03-29-2024, 01:10 AM
    lonewolf523

    Erkennungsmarken

    Gentleman,
    Don't have a clue about this one. I think the last part is the 9th Army but not sure.
    Hope someone can help out.
    LW

    03-28-2024, 09:26 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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