Some Edelweiss I've picked up

[paddywhack]

the last one posted has a curve in the stem at the end a sign that is post war im afraid!

[Tim B.]

I'm glad I wasn't the first to say it.

Did you get this at the same place you got that bad SS cap eagle? Take them back for a refund if you can.
Tim

[paddywhack]

also 4 holes is a bad sign to!!

[juoneen]

Anyone notice the 2 on the bent tab at the top? Whats that all about?

[JustinG]

Thanks for catching that one. I agree, the last edelweiss looks pretty bad. I can't believe that I fell for one like that. To be quite honest, I purchased it for only 15 bucks. Not too big of a loss.
That Edelweiss is a post war copy. Thanks for calling me on it.

That was the first Edelweiss I had ever purchased back in the 90's.

I have gotten smarter. Not by much, but a little smarter.

Regards,
2dresq907

[juoneen]

tabs also bent the wrong direction.

[paddywhack]

well its not a copy per say! it was used by the Austrian and German forces after the war and is still being used today!

[Tim B.]

If you search this forum, you should find an old post or two that discusses the five holes/straight stem on original issue and anything else is considered not WWII issue; for future reference.

I still think that center flower design is pretty cool looking! I wouldn't mind finding one in mintier condition for one of my hats. Anybody know where I might get one fairly cheap?
Tim

[m11011963]

back

This Edelweiss is from the German and Austrian Army after 45.

best regards
Mike

[JustinG]

This one has cloth backing. I can't check to see if it's maker marked. I like this piece very much.

Thanks,

2dresq907