Tropical skull tabs
My old friend schulterklappen has asked me to comment on this topic.
Everyone knows the similarities/differences between "Afrikakorps" and
topical items. Also, everyone will agree that period photos are the "acid Test" in confirming the existence and wartime wear of "non-standard"
pieces. For example, the Suters' incredible find of a "Granatwerfer"
chainstitched strap in feldbluse configuration, originally thought as a
"fantasy item" until Carsten Fries presented a photo clearly showing the
exact strap in wear! (I have since obtained a nice pair)
That being said, I have had or have seen two examples of cotton twill tabs(color range dark tan to standard OD) pink and golden yellow piped.
Alas, I currently do not own one now. The tabs shown with lemon yellow
piping are quite unique, and indicate that perhaps there are others yet to be found piped in red, black, both greens and perhaps even white and bordeau red.
Use in Africa is very doubtful (except individual field made), but use in
Italy, Southern Russia, Greece, Crete and other similar tropical (i.e., hot!)
areas is realistic.
In short, I believe them! "Textbook" collectors will not.
I have been asked to give my opinion, and that's what my commentary is,
my opinion.
Chris Varrichio
My old friend schulterklappen has asked me to comment on this topic.
Everyone knows the similarities/differences between "Afrikakorps" and
topical items. Also, everyone will agree that period photos are the "acid Test" in confirming the existence and wartime wear of "non-standard"
pieces. For example, the Suters' incredible find of a "Granatwerfer"
chainstitched strap in feldbluse configuration, originally thought as a
"fantasy item" until Carsten Fries presented a photo clearly showing the
exact strap in wear! (I have since obtained a nice pair)
That being said, I have had or have seen two examples of cotton twill tabs(color range dark tan to standard OD) pink and golden yellow piped.
Alas, I currently do not own one now. The tabs shown with lemon yellow
piping are quite unique, and indicate that perhaps there are others yet to be found piped in red, black, both greens and perhaps even white and bordeau red.
Use in Africa is very doubtful (except individual field made), but use in
Italy, Southern Russia, Greece, Crete and other similar tropical (i.e., hot!)
areas is realistic.
In short, I believe them! "Textbook" collectors will not.
I have been asked to give my opinion, and that's what my commentary is,
my opinion.
Chris Varrichio
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