Estand pz gren/jager boards

[afrikasandman]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=534014

guys there is just something about these that I don't like. I could be completely wrong but am I alone on this feeling? Pipping seems odd to me but I have by no means seen or handled it all or infact a small portion of things out there. Love to hear your thoughts, will post the sellers pics in a second. Matt

[afrikasandman]

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[afrikasandman]

seems like they are trying to mimic the really nice early M36 boards. Matt

[afrikasandman]

hope im wrong with my initial feeling. I have my doubts and would like to learn so if they are good can someone explain what makes these legit as the pipping on all of mine looks nothing like the pipping on these. Matt

[Gene]

I agree, they look contrived to me as well

[RobertE]

I have seen this wool piping on issue, early tunics, and am comfortable with it. What I don't like is the "look at me" zig-zag seam on the bottom - these are usually irregular and not in the same place on both boards.

I like the tops, but not the undersides.

[anmarlodz]

guys I'm sure of originality of those straps as it came from good source. they were found with lot of personal items. typical closet find. IMO they were made by some tailor ( much better quality than standart factory made ) most probably for walking out uniform.

[galizien41]

They are fake unfortunately....

[Jens Thune]

That would be my opinion too.. tresse, piping and sewing on the reverse all look bad to me..

Jens

They are fake unfortunately....

[anmarlodz]

Guys sorry but I'm will not agree with you. If something is irregular than it doesn't mean it is fake ! Those sb were found in pouch for utensil for mapcase ( already sold on estand ) with lighter, pocket knife, EFKA cigarett papers.

as I wrote IMO these are custom made for walkingout uniform. these are not standard high quantity factory made shoulderboards.

I know where I found it and in my opinion these are good but not standart made shoulderboards !

[anmarlodz]

I have seen this wool piping on issue, early tunics, and am comfortable with it. What I don't like is the "look at me" zig-zag seam on the bottom - these are usually irregular and not in the same place on both boards.

I like the tops, but not the undersides.

zig zag is not in the same place ; one is 1cm from edge , other is 1,5 cm from edge.

[anmarlodz]

That would be my opinion too.. tresse, piping and sewing on the reverse all look bad to me..

Jens

what is wrong with tresse ?

[Lenny W]

They are fake unfortunately....

I agree looks like zigzag stitch to backs to simulate scrap pieces seen together as well

[jacquesf]

I don't think you should sell these as original. Jacques

[anmarlodz]

I give up. I'm in minority here. You are longer in this than I do ( I'm collecting only 11 years ). Your choice but still think that these are good , not standard, shoulderboards.