Officer's Bevo Panzer Beret wreath

[Kurt]

I accidently bought this thinking it was a wreath for the Knautschmüzte. In natural light, I realized it was on black for the Panzer beret. Before I put this on E-stand, I wanted to make sure everything is original. Can you confirm originality?

Kurt

[Kurt]

back

[Kurt]

at an angle

[Kurt]

Any ideas?

[Mike Davis]

In my opinion it is a reproduction item.

[Kurt]

Thanks --- I have the right to return the item if it's not from the TR period --- it would help to be able to tell the seller why you think this is a reproduction... thanks... Kurt

[Mike Davis]

Compare to the attached. I started noticing, what I believe to be, reproduction wreaths (and the associated national emblems), available in silver or white thread, about twenty five or thirty years ago. They are distinguished by a stiffer feel, more pronounced fabric edging and porous appearance of insignia face.

[Kurt]

Thank you Mike!

I definitely see a huge difference in these two wreaths... Kurt