DKiG x 4 with Different Backcloths

[jwburchell]

Here are the four different DKiG cloth versions that reside in my collection. I have reviewed the numerous threads on this forum and would now like to present them for opinions, please.

Two have the "9" die flaw, two do not. As I understand it, this is acceptable. Three have nicely detailed wreaths and one less so - and I have read that some are indeed less-detailed. All have the white satiny back cloth within the wreath - three showing a "checkered" weave and one a horizontal lines weave, both of which I have viewed here as being correct.

It is my hope that all will pass muster, and I will be grateful for the feedback.

Thanks in advance,

John

The family of four (1 to 4, left to right):

[jwburchell]

#1. Very dark blue (KM?) or black background cloth; "9" die flaw; complete opaque black backing paper.

Obverse:

[jwburchell]

#1. The date:

[jwburchell]

#1. Reverse:

[jwburchell]

#2. White wool (does not appear to be cotton) back cloth; "9" die flaw; complete opaque black backing paper with paper label indicating "Luftwaffe" and a price of "RM 3.75".

Obverse:

[jwburchell]

#2. The date:

[jwburchell]

#2. Reverse:

[jwburchell]

#3. Blue (LW) back cloth; not-so-detailed wreath and no date die flaw; complete, sort of translucent beige-coloured backing paper.

Obverse:

[jwburchell]

#3. The date:

[jwburchell]

#3. Reverse:

[jwburchell]

#4. Green (Heer) back cloth; no die flaw; backing paper missing.

Obverse:

[jwburchell]

#4. The date:

[jwburchell]

#4. Reverse:

[Calvin Hall]

In my opinion, #3 is a reproduction. Others are OK.

[Dietrich Maerz]

I go with Calvin. No. 3 is not good IMHO.