Different KM shoulderboards. Both original or?

[amiklic1]

I have a few different shoulderboards which I'd like to review with you guys. They are different ion design and in size.

The one with the gold button was bought from germanmilitaria, another (I have a pair of those) from the private owner.

I'm curious if these are both original KM boards or not.

So, here are some pics:

[amiklic1]

Backgrounds. A bit suspitious for me is the metal part on the silver-button board. Was KM using those? It wasn't good at sea, for sure, as it will rust soon.

[amiklic1]

Silver button back and silver-button board detail.

[amiklic1]

Detail of the one with the gold button

[amiklic1]

Noone?

I thought someone could know more about those... :-(

[km-spain]

Hello, both are original IMO, no problem with them. The metal piece in the button hole is very typical in KM shoulder boards.

[Norm F]

I thought someone could know more about those... :-(

I too thought they both looked perfectly fine (both the boards and the buttons), but I didn't feel as qualified as Eduardo to comment.

Best regards,
---Norm

[amiklic1]

Thank you folks...

I got the answer from the ones I really appreciate, so I'm happy now.

I'm preparing one display dedicated to Erich Topp, in which I'll use some extra items I have, but want to put only originals inside...

My collection is growing, so I'll have to show some pieces here again. Just need to take some time to put everything in order and make some good photos.

Thanks again!

Andjelo