Anyone ever seen a Langemark cuff title that's this crude?

[RobertE]

Gents, this looks like the RZM-style embroidery was done by a blind person with a third-hand sewing machine. Were these cuff titles ever done this crudely? s/f Robert

[RobertE]

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[RobertE]

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[C. Betz]

Cuff title

Hello RobertE,
This cuff title is an out and out poorly made reproduction. A similar effort (Charlemagne) can be found in Ulric of Englands's work on cuff titles in the first few pages of the book. The flags on this particular piece are:
(1) Lack of serrifs
(2) Crude and uneven lettering

Angolia shows a variant on page 374 of his work on SS insignia. See the image below.

Sincerely,

Charles Betz

[RobertE]

Thanks Charles, I appreciate the observations. s/f Robert

[Basil]

Charles is probably correct, but I do recall some period photos posted either here or on GDF which showed some very crude cuff-titles, including some with the spelling 'Langenmarck', being worn by members of the unit.

[Luc]

Charles is probably correct, but I do recall some period photos posted either here or on GDF which showed some very crude cuff-titles, including some with the spelling 'Langenmarck', being worn by members of the unit.

yes, look at the left soldier his CT... LANGENMARCK.. flemish made CT.

[C. Betz]

Cuff Title Close Up

Close up of the cuff title referred to by Luc, rotated.

Sincerely,

Charles Betz

[RobertE]

So absent the features one would expect - quality and consistent lettering with the letter details properly executed - are there original versions of this band (non-German produced) out there that are considered original?

The photo looks to show a variant band, but the letter alignment and detail is hard to make out. Great picture, though! s/f Robert