Printed HJ Armband

[Fred Green]

Greetings All,

I usually collect Heer cloth insignia but my passion has changed a little and I am looking for some HJ/BDM items.

I am interested in opinions on this printed armband. From what I have read on here printed armbands were forbidden but they did exsist. This armband is printed and has a white liner. It is well constructed and appears to have a number of pins pinned on it at sometime. I would love to hear your thoughts

Fred Green

[Fred Green]

Backside

[Fred Green]

inside on the seam

[Darin S.]

The liner is interesting, I've not seen a lined one before. How does it look under UV?

[Fred Green]

Greetings Darin,

I haven't checked it under a black light . It does not look like it has been washed and is pretty stiff.

Fred

[David Guist]

Hello Ive never been a big fan of these . But yes they did make them.The one you have shown here is a nice one. I have only seen a few of these with a liner. P.s. even if it glows that does not make it bad. Best regards.

[Darin S.]

Agreed about the glowing, it's just one inspection that can be used.

[Fred Green]

Greetings All,

I am not a big fan of printed insignia either. You must be very careful and have a very good eye. Provenance helps.
I mentioned that it is stiff and feels like it hasn't been washed. If it glows I would assume that it had been washed. The construction is very good with consistant stitch lines.
I have a black light some place. Maybe I can get to it today. Thanks.

Fred

[David Guist]

Remember that it can still glow and never have been washed.Best regards.
There are many items that have are original that glow and have never been washed.

[Bob Coleman]

The standard construction armbands are common. Many reproduction printed HJ armbands have been made since the war. I would wait and buy an unquestionable original multi piece example.