Hey guys, with refocusing my collecting on shoulder boards/straps the last few months I've gained a lot of knowledge and some GREAT boards! Tropical items I'm still learning and I'd like some other opinions on these boards. The seller is VERY trusted and has a wealth of knowledge with boards and other cloth insignia. These boards were in a tied bundle at one point. To me they look ABSOLUTELY spot on. Thanks for your opinions in advance!
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Fake boards. Yuck.Comment
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Yuck sums it up nicely....Willi
Preußens Gloria!
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Sapere audeComment
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Even me being a shoulder board collector...I can't just say fake...what are your reasons for saying fake?Comment
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Save your money
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For starters, does anyone any where have a beyond doubt veteran brought back HG tropical shoulder board in tan twill ???Originally posted by ZF4Kurzpatrone View Post
Never seen a 101% tan original in any collection or among veteran acquired items. However, I am sure John Hodgin will soon put me right on that if my experience in the matter is too narrow.
Then there is the finer points of these brand new looking boards saying "beware minefield",
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Agree one look fakes Did the faker just run out of wool ?
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Bob Lyons has a nice jacket with twill NCO boards.Comment
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Those are not the same boards.
Btw, great tunic Bob!
Some very knowledgeable people are trying to help you. Together they have way more than 100 years of experience collecting shoulder boards.....
The path you choose to take on your new collecting venture is up to you.Willi
Preußens Gloria!
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They look to be faded blue twill which was used for summer/ tropical wear. I have no problem with white piped HG boards made from blue twill. They are very rare but they made them during WW2.Originally posted by ZF4Kurzpatrone View Post
However, the Holy Grail which no one can find is LW tan twill with white piping for HG,
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Willi,
I do appreciate the help. I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm trying to be thorough and get more info other than hearing fake....I'm not a new collector,I have just refocused my collecting...........Chris, THANK YOU for being more informative with your response!Comment
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I have a pair of HG shirt boards right from the source with white piping. I have posted them before on another thread a few years back.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...pical+shoulder
Originally posted by 90th Light View PostFor starters, does anyone any where have a beyond doubt veteran brought back HG tropical shoulder board in tan twill ???
Never seen a 101% tan original in any collection or among veteran acquired items. However, I am sure John Hodgin will soon put me right on that if my experience in the matter is too narrow.
Then there is the finer points of these brand new looking boards saying "beware minefield",
ChrisLast edited by galizien41; 12-16-2016, 09:45 AM.Comment
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