2 cuffs afrika and afrikakorps

[tystgaard]

Hi

Opinions on these two. Sorry I do not yet have better pics.

Thanks from
Nicolai

[Tim O'Keefe]

From the photos, both look bad, The AKCT is bad for sure.

[afrikasandman]

I would need to see much clearer and better pics of that bullion one. I am one who believes in them to be true but they real ones are few and far between. The AK one is bad as Tim has already pointed out. Matt

[Marcel Banziger]

I'm still learning on these but it looks like the second one has the typical fake backside at the letters.

[tystgaard]

Thanks

Thanks

The AK I have purchased... but only paid a few bucks. The other there is more expensive I guess I will pass.

Thanks
Nicolai

[afrikasandman]

I'm still learning on these but it looks like the second one has the typical fake backside at the letters.

Marcel,

you are correct, its referred to as a Tartan weave and its an indicaiton its a repro.

Bullion cuffs are few and far between, I have one that I feel is with out a doubt original and it was picked right out of the woodwork. I paid a hefty sum for it but I have no doubt about it and sleep very well at night with it in my collection. The biggest complain about bullion cuffs is that you don't see them in period pics. I know I saw a luft pic and thought I had it but I don't of 2 luft officers wearing bullion cuffs. I wish I could find that pic again Matt