Dubious Straps

[Schulterklappen]

At it again:


http://www.ebay.de/itm/original-Paar...item4880da8a58

[Johnny R]

Yes, they just do not make it over the top do they.

[nonameno]

Hello Gentlemen,
I agree with you, these are some very nice handy work, but not period.
Someone will be hurt by these I fear.
Thank you,
Curtiss

[Johnny R]

They all appear to be made by the same person.

[OSS]

One of his techniques is to artificially bleach the lower half of the buttonhole to simulate prolonged exposure to sunlight.

[Mark Gibson]

This seller has been selling dubious items through ebay for years.

Mark

[Schulterklappen]

Fakes

This seller has been selling dubious items through ebay for years.

Mark

My interest is in straps and boards and the "rare" fake embroidered strap(s) is becoming epidemic. Some dealers are either willfully ignorant of what they are selling or are intentionally defrauding customers. Of course, I am sure that this is problematic in other areas of collecting besides insignia.

I have almost become loath to point out discrepancies on here; since, they use it to "improve" their work.

[galizien41]

Fakes for sure. Saved pictures for further reference.

[galizien41]

And my real worn one for reference.