SS insignias

[all1knew]

Hello all,

Opinions appreciated.

William Kramer

[all1knew]

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[all1knew]

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[all1knew]

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[Kurt Meyer]

Skull is good

[all1knew]

Skull is good

Thank you, is this called a pumpkin-head variant? Is this cufftitle good as well?

William Kramer

[ETN]

Eagles appear to be good as well. I'm not sure what is going on with that Armorer's raute though.

[wisches]

all look good,
can't comment on raute, but if all in same group, why not?
wisches

[billbert]

+1 Billbert

[C. Betz]

Insignia

All appear good with the exception of the raut. The embroidery thread, as well as the construction of the two weapons gives me immediate cause for concern. And what's with that piping? Stay away from this piece.

Charles Betz

[ETN]

Personally, I'd like to see that raute in hand. I'm not ready to dismiss it, but it is very, very odd.

[Gary Symonds]

The raute with the crossed weapons appears to have far more work than would normally be encountered in a reproduction. We know that the SS was released from the RZM circa 1942. Who is to say that this insignia with what looks like Russia braid, could not have been theatre made. It may well be an original.

[Bob Hritz]

I also believe the raute stands a fine chance of being authentic. I can't explain the pipings, but we certainly have not seen everything.

Bob Hritz

[NickG]

I agree with Bob on the raute, everything else pretty much textbook so
on everything. Nice haul!

[juoneen]

They all look fine to me also. I happen to haVE SEVERAL original armorers , but few here knew much about em or didnt comment . it had the what appeared to be a naugahide type blue backing , but this one looks fine,as many manufacturers made em.I say its rare with the piping, and and I like it all. only problem is these were stored badly, and i suspect bugs or moisture got em somewhere along the way. all1knew , your really workin the woodwork...congrats...like i said chicafgo is one of the best kept secrets in hunting TR stuff. Ive seen lots come out of that plce, and some dady stuff too. In fact all around chicagoland is good.