Lets Discuss RK ribbons

[DavidM]

Hello

I have counted the stiches on my two pieces of geniune ribbon and the one piece of reproduction that I have.

2 geniune pieces both measure 45mm and the white stiching counts at 23 and 22.

1 reproduction piece also measures 45mm and the white stiching counts at 26

The big difference between the geniune pieces and the repro is that the repro has flat edges - that is no 'humps', and glows under UV light.

Regards
David

[DavidM]

Hello

I have counted the stiches on my two pieces of geniune ribbon and the one piece of reproduction that I have.

2 geniune pieces both measure 45mm and the white stiching counts at 23 and 22.

1 reproduction piece also measures 45mm and the white stiching counts at 26

The big difference between the geniune pieces and the repro is that the repro has flat edges - that is no 'humps', and glows under UV light.

Regards
David

PS. Sorry if this reply appears twice in the thread but I posted this yesterday and it hasn't appeared in the forum. There were server problems at the time so for that reason I'm posting it again.

[Erickn]

40 mm Ribbon

Yes Dave, very thick indeed.

Here is a close shot of my 40mm ribbon. Now if we could only find out who else has some and get 'em counting!

Hello Harry,

Just happen to have a small piece of non-glow 40 mm ribbon. It came to me on a 57 type RK in the 70`s. By running it thru the scanner I come up w/ 19 white & 19 black.

Best regards,
Ribbon blinded
( photo was taken w/digital camera)

[Harry]

Thanks Guys,

Erick, 19 is what I have on my 40mm also. Mine came with a war-time cross......

[Erickn]

40mm

Hi Harry,

I had made a direct order from S & L in the 70`s and this ribbon is what they had sent me. Of course they were full lenght @ that time. I have always liked the color & feel of them. This small clipping is all I have left.

Best regards,
Erickn

[Harry]

Erick, that is interesting.
I dunno whether S&L ever made the ribbons themselves, I doubt it, but they must have had stocks. I have 2 very early 1957 pattern RKs by S&L and both come with a 45mm ribbon that glows like christmas. However, another member has a 40mm ribbon that came with a Lazy 2 from a vet, I am waiting for some feedback on it.

[Sailor]

one more ribbon 40mm

hello gentlemen!

found yesterday your discussion concerning knights cross ribbons... very interessting and useful!
i have a ribbon 40mm wide and 19 stiches for the white colour.
what do you think about it???
material is cotton (maybe with silk) and it´s not glowing under blacklight.
how can i get sure its ok? (sorry, can´t post pictures here - don´t know why; but maybe you can contact me by "pm")
hope, you´ll help me!

best regards from germany

[RoyA]

Sorry for the delay.
Here is my 40 mm.

[RoyA]

21 stitches in the white stripe

[RoyA]

45 mm

[RoyA]

18 stitches

[Brien]

RK Ribbon Pre- or Post-war

Hi folks, How does this one look?

[Robert Kondor]

Gentlemen,

I'm bringing this back on top as I'm looking at a 40mm ribbon with 17 stitches on the white.
Anyone with an opinion?

Robert

[Bob Hritz]

This is a full length 40mm ribbon that came back with an original Juncker Lazy 2 Knight's Cross. The vet had a number of crosses and several loose ribbons which were the standard 45mm type.

Bob Hritz

[Tom B]

This is a full length 40mm ribbon that came back with an original Juncker Lazy 2 Knight's Cross. The vet had a number of crosses and several loose ribbons which were the standard 45mm type.

Bob Hritz

Looks fine to me Bob