Olive, tan & fake Afrikakorps cufftitles

[Tim O'Keefe]

That was always one of the tells" for me. But I haven't kept up with these for many years, so I'm not surprised that things have changed. Great thread gents. Thanks for the excellent info!

Yes this myth started back in the 80's but many DAK collectors knew better even back then...

[Tim O'Keefe]

I learned a lot from this thread when Tim first posted it, and I've referred to it a few times over the years since. I just was searching for it again today, could it be pinned? Many thanks for this Tim, it's greatly appreciated!
Steve

Hi Steve thanks for the kind words, i tried to get as much detail as possible on these AKCT's as they are really tricky until you know what to look for

[RoyA]

I have to echo Steve's sentiments.
A brilliant reference that definitely should be pinned.
Thanks Tim!!

[km-spain]

What do you think about this one, just bought a tunic with it on. Thanks

[Tim O'Keefe]

Its a fine original

[km-spain]

That was my feeling, thanks Tim

[Tim O'Keefe]

Hi Eduardo

Your most welcome, looks to be attached to a French cuff ? AKCT appears to have little signs of being used/worn, except i see holes from a former application ?
Tunic is special, i have a feeling ?

[km-spain]

Tim, you are right, the extra holes in the upper side look as a pre-stitching to placed it before sewn the borders.

KM official uniform dated in 1941, tunic and long pants

[Tim O'Keefe]

Very nice KM tunic Eduardo, good to know my "feeling" is still working...

Here is a photo you may enjoy of another KM.

[km-spain]

Nice picture Tim, thanks for sharing

[Tom Buck]

Here's my "long string"

[Tim O'Keefe]

Hi Tom

Thanks for adding this nice CT to the thread, also known as Matt's Fav

best regards
Tim

[Tim O'Keefe]

Hi Pascal

Well thankyou very much for pinning this thread. Have spent 30 years looking at the AKCT. With this thread now more visable, hopefully more collectors will avoid getting burned on the many fake's. AKCT's are a good honest AfrikaKorps piece (unlike the Afrika ct which is post Afrika), thats not priced over the moon like many DAK items. Also a special thanks to everyone that contributed in this thread. & please anyone feel free to add any AKCT's original or otherwise

Heia Safari !
Tim

[upbeek]

Good morning Gentlemen
Here's two from my collection, I call these the skinny S
Regards Chay

[Tim O'Keefe]

Hi Chay

Thanks for adding your nice "skinny S" examples. Like the worn one especially.
I think i see two more skinny S versions in this thread, Post #13 by Ray and post #40 by Thomas, how about You ?

with kind regards
Tim