SS Armband - need opinion

[PMan]

this is the 4th armband i`ve seen in as many weeks, where the band appears good, but the tag has an " F " code.

Yes, correct, I assumed they were the same one coming up for review multiple times. Check the serial # of the tag to see if it is the same.
Peter

[cysior]

I have seen a number of these armbands pop up in the past few weeks. All have the incorrect code, reproduction, RZM tag. The wool also does not appear to be of the quality used on original period armbands. By now, the fakers know the error of the tag and will correct it to the proper code. These are very good quality fakes but they still are not fool proof. Send it back for a refund.

Bob you gave me your opinion on the other forum; that's the same armband
Thanks for your opinion BTW.
If anyone else want to share his thoughts - you are welcome

[Bob Hritz]

The paper tag is not original. The armband looks correct, but the reproduction tag would be enough to cast doubt in my eyes. An armband is not complex to make and it is not hard to find one that will not give you any concerns.

Bob Hritz

[steve h]

"As far I know there was 2 of them with F code on sale in UK?"


there were indeed, it was me that posted about them!, i found them in a local auction. i didn`t take it any further because of the tag issues, but the items themselves, if they were fakes, i dread to think what will happen to ss armband values!!.

[Bob Coleman]

Compare the course weave of the wool on the subject armband with the fine weave on this period original example. Previous fakes did not have theribbed disc material correct. This seems to now have been corrected. Without a doubt, the threads on these pieces will be a tool for another refinement of the fakes.

[cysior]

Bob, I understand your point, red wool look is different.
But how about the unissued armband (link below) - I would say red wool pattern is simmilar to mine....?
http://www.germanwarbooty.com/ss%20ss036.htm

[cysior]

Another one with same weave of the wool.. Am I correct?

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=364231

[LandZack2013]

Very odd tag...

[tinturkey]

I almost purchased one of these "F" tagged armbands the other week - here in the UK.

After studying lots of images of SS armbands I came to the conclusion that I would not bother with the purchase.

It wasn't only the tag that put me off or the poor quality red material of the armband, it was actually the ribbing in the white disc material.
I won't say any more as we don't want to give the fakers more clues! (I'm not saying these "F" tagged armbands are fakes but I certainly wouldn't want one in my collection).

T.

[Antiquefrog]

Tag and material quality aside, I would agree with Bob C. - the stitching and presentation is sub-par.

[cysior]

I just want to say, that I decided to return this armband to the seller, and I already received refund. Thanks again for your help friends