John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 So I came across this cuff title online and I was wondering what to look for in cuff titles to spot their authenticity particularly with Afrika cuff titles like this one ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 My opinion is it’s fake firstly the gap in the palm trees doesn’t look big enough and also the breaded piping that runs along the top and bottom isn’t flush with the edge. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 This one here is a definite stated copy, the embroidery is nicely done, the edge braid is straight. Originals are stated to be made of camel hair cloth. I would say the one pictured above is a worn original, the lining at the back also looks correct for the period. The Lufwaffe had it's own version on dark blue. Not to be confused with the AFRIKAKORPS title,which was a part of the uniform, copies of these are in almost the exact weave of the originals, and maybe more difficult. Afrikakorps title, unissued A worn and removed from the uniform example, edges are folded back, note weave to rear. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I agree with Fritz first one is original 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Ok guys thanks here a genuine example with a known fake as a comparison 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Fritz said: This one here is a definite stated copy, the embroidery is nicely done, the edge braid is straight. Originals are stated to be made of camel hair cloth. I would say the one pictured above is a worn original, the lining at the back also looks correct for the period. The Lufwaffe had it's own version on dark blue. Not to be confused with the AFRIKAKORPS title,which was a part of the uniform, copies of these are in almost the exact weave of the originals, and maybe more difficult. Afrikakorps title, unissued A worn and removed from the uniform example, edges are folded back, note weave to rear. I thought the top one looked worn too but the dealer id advertising it as unissued 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 It's ok if you can accept the wear and tear. Most wear and tear has occured the post-war years or while being a prisoner of war, otherwise a uniform in service, etc. was always impeccable or at least repaired to an acceptable standard. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi John, sorry I had to delete your last post as it went against the forum rules, as it had a commercial watermark on it, not fair on the seller if the comments are negative and they cannot reply 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Oh I do apologise I didn’t realise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John333 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I decided to go for the top one anyway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 No problem John yes I would have gone for the top one too 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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