Organisation Todt Armband - Good / Bad ?

**AlecH** · 08-19-2010, 10:57 AM

Hello Gentlemen,
I've never had one in my hands before, would members happen to know if its the real thing or a fake. I've run the UV light over it - it stayed dark.
Opinions are welcome
Regards Alec

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-19-2010 10:57 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**gothickk** · 08-19-2010, 03:54 PM

Wow... new one for me! So many armbands out there. My guess would be fake. Printing looks crisp, the only thing I like about it. Just my opinion. The other guys will know for sure! Greetings Shane.

**K.Lindblom** · 08-21-2010, 07:28 AM

Pass

**AlecH** · 08-22-2010, 05:44 PM

Hi Gothickk,
There is one photo of this armband in Angolias book "Labor Organizations of the Reich" just the armband in the picture. I had hoped that perhaps (I know its a long shot) a member could have posted a period photo of armband being worn. Until one shows up, I'm undecided if its a rare or a fantasy piece
I've trawled the internet looking for such a picture, didn't find one yet. What I did find was another armband, on offer on a American Military site - I'm doubtful, if this ones real.
Regards
Alec

**gothickk** · 08-22-2010, 08:28 PM

Hello Alec, that is great news you have found it in Angolias book "Labor Organizations of the Reich! I would start to lean to real side than fake side then. It's a long shot to find this one in a period photo but never say never! I'm sure someone on this fine site will have some solid information for you. Have a good one. Shane.

**sitges1990** · 08-23-2010, 02:17 AM

I've never seen this armband anywhere Alec. In my humble opinion it's a fantasy piece.

Jay

**militarymania** · 08-23-2010, 04:40 AM

just because it was featured in a book does not make it authentic,,,pass on this...

ww2fotos · 12-30-2010, 02:43 AM

What do you think of this example? It is part of my friend's OT collection. Does anybody know what the 2 stamps mean? This was a worker's armband. It is cheaply made, and certainly no comparison to the Officer's. I would assume since this Armband has a RAD stamp on it, that the RAD sent some of their men to work on the wall. Can anyone shed any light on the RAD / OT connection?

Organisation Todt Armband - Good / Bad ?

ww2fotos · 12-30-2010, 02:33 PM

Alec - I notice we have different stamps on the Armbands. I wonder how many different stamps they used. For instance is there an NSKK stamp found on this armband? Anybody else got one?