Relative value of cutoff insignia?

[John A.]

Hi, Folks,

I am pretty new to collecting, and find I am especially interested in cutoff
insignia, as it conveys a sense that it was really in use in the field. I am
curious to ask if you can comment on the relative value of cutoff vs. similar
condition insignia that are unissued or not cutoffs? I'm trying to learn how
to fairly/accurately price cutoff vs. other insignia.

Thanks very much,
John

[dhcoleterracina]

There are many factors to consider. Very generally if you have an army eagle that is unissued it might be a $50 item. A cut-off doubles that and it can easily be more. Some cutoffs were trimmed by collectors years ago and those are less valuable to me.

I have a original SS eagle sewn to a original piece of camo cloth. I've had this since the 70's. It wasn't until a few years ago that I noticed that the HBT cloth is going the wrong way. Obviously something done many years after the war to hump it up. Know that there are fake cut-offs and they've been around a long time.

If you get one, post it here for opinions but understand that often the opinions are "maybe" as it's difficult to know for certain, especially with SS items.

[John A.]

Thank you very much!

Thanks very much for the good information! That is very helpful!

If I luck out and find something, I'll be sure to post it here!

John

[Rick C]

How about something like this?:

[WalterB]

How about something like this?:

Can you post a picture of the reverse to look at the stitching? How/where did you come up with it?

[Rick C]

Came in years ago with an SS NCO sword - not that they were together, just that they came from the same collector. Was glued down a red mat thus the reddish spots in the corners.

Only the stiches to the eagle can be seen in back. Don't know what that means.

[WalterB]

Came in years ago with an SS NCO sword - not that they were together, just that they came from the same collector. Was glued down a red mat thus the reddish spots in the corners.

Only the stiches to the eagle can be seen in back. Don't know what that means.

I would encourage you to post it in the SS forum. Even though the eagle has a straight stitched pattern (as opposed to the zig-zag), I don't believe that is the kiss of death. In addition, I like the fact that the eagle is machine stitched and the rank chevron looks like it is hand-sewn. Post it on the SS Forum and see what knowledgeable collectors have to say.

[dhcoleterracina]

I think that's a great cut-off. Unless someone says that the bevo eagle is a fake. I would love to have it in my collection. That said, is it possible for someone to assemble original components to a old piece of green cloth and then dirty it up? Yep.

[Rick C]

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