SS insignia lot

[all1knew]

These photos will show how the piping cord is connected with a thread, and of what material it is. The first shot is looking down on the tab, the second is when I flipped the tab over to show you the other side.

[all1knew]

Photos 5 and 6 will show the tab edges unbent. It will show the buckram's true color and fibers as well. The buckram is WET in this photo - it looks as if the Vet had "Wood glue? ? ?" to secure this to a gray paper scrapbook. I wet the tab to allow the glue to give; it was rather tricky.

[all1knew]

Here is the inside of the tab showing the back of the rune construction which you can not see when looking at the tab - it looks like period bullion work to me. Last photo is of the piping cord connecting thread.

[PMan]

Runics

It's the embroidered shape and size of the runics that is the problem. The tab looks like it was clued to a uniform for a quick effect. Used on a costume, maybe for Hollywood.

[all1knew]

Hello all,

After placing a black-light on it I was pleased to see there was only a spec on the rune that glowed - certainly something could have spilled on it after the war.

Upon closer examination of the ONLY glowing spot, when the silver wrap-around wire is removed from the base thread - the base thread glows.

not a good sign - and I'll show you exactly what I am talking about.

I know there are period items that will glow under a blacklight but unless somebody has a really good explanation for this questionable piece.....

William Kramer

[PMan]

Hello all,

After placing a black-light on it I was pleased to see there was only a spec on the rune that glowed - certainly something could have spilled on it after the war.

Upon closer examination of the ONLY glowing spot, when the silver wrap-around wire is removed from the base thread - the base thread glows.

not a good sign - and I'll show you exactly what I am talking about.

I know there are period items that will glow under a blacklight but unless somebody has a really good explanation for this questionable piece.....

William Kramer

If it Glows...it Goes!

[all1knew]

Hello again,

I would like to thank everyone for their help during this learning experience and to those who expressed their honest opinions.

Its going......

William Kramer

[Jack D.]

The skull and trap looks good.

Jack

[all1knew]

The skull and trap looks good.

Jack

Yes, at least the skull and trap were good.

William Kramer