I would like opinions on this set please. The boards have a grey backing for a Leutnant d. R.
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Very nice pair Laurence, I see no problems
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Thanks Naxos
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Very nice originals
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Thanks Johnny, that's what I was hoping to hear
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You are welcome- For whatever reason reserve GJ boards are pretty uncommon. These are very nice ones.Comment
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NICE
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very nice and hard to find originals. MattComment
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Thanks for your reply, it's much appreciated.
later
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Nice boards, but the cyphers look to be added post War. Cyphers don't match the boards in wear, in fact look almost new...Comment
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Proof of original presence of unit numbers can be easily ascertained by checking for a ghost image underneath.Originally posted by Tim OK View PostComment
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Agree, except if the cyphers were added 25 years ago or even just a few years ago there could be a ghost now. This set could be replacements but am doubtful....Originally posted by naxos View PostComment
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The higher quality prewar numbers like this can stay looking almost new even when the boards are dirty. If there are matching ghosts underneath I would say these have a good chance of being period applied examples. This is a modified issue pair for a very small officer that was in direct Vet pick-up.Comment
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Agree Yes, but on your example the numbers sit into the boards not on top of them. I tend to doubt cyphers unless there is a shadow underneath. Many boards/straps have been souped-up these days, as a large number of unused numbers were found a few years ago.
These could also be Motorized Inf boards originally.Last edited by Tim O'Keefe; 01-29-2012, 01:15 AM.Comment
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Thanks to all for your opinions. Much appreciated I will admit I have had my own doubts about the devices over the years as well
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