Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 Fresh from a house clearance by my trusty antiques pal. I'm tempted to keep this if price right as I've a breast eagle on loan from another pal and this will look great framed. My antique man wants £100 for it. Is that high end or a good price.? Was from a 92 year old ladies house who's husband was in the British army. cheers in advance 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 @DAK D @Afrikakorpsrat64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 This is a real one for me. I've learnt a basic first thing which is the lettering on R and P, by this I believe this is pukka. £100 is good for this for sure, seen action and wear, I'd say easily a £150+ cuff title. I'm not just a pretty face ? But I'm barely an expert so wait for the actual experts the way in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 Cheers pal,i don't think it was worn though as I can't find any sewing holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Maybe it was just left in a dusty drawer, or something like that. Plus I don't know why a 92 year old lady would lie, but these days anything is possible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 Was rolled up in a drawer indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Probably got just dusty or dirty that's all, nice cuff title though mate, you see these going for a bit above £200 mint, but this is complete and just dirty from a drawer so £150-175/180 me thinks. But Dak or AK rat will know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Hi @Waffenamt, It's an nice original Afrika Korps cuff title and the price is not bad Can you show a close up of the R & P please mate, there's nothing to worry about I just want to confirm something, also is there a chance you can find out the womans name at all? D Edited July 16, 2016 by DAK D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I used this, I know it's less than advanced but it seemed to help a bit. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, HetzersGonnaHetz said: I used this, I know it's less than advanced but it seemed to help a bit. ? Hi @HetzersGonnaHetz, The 1970's fake actually copies an original variant with the same "R & P" sizing, but the "O" is wrong also the back looks like tartan weave, anyway check this thread out on the Afrika Korps Forum. http://afrikakorps.forumcrea.com/viewtopic.php?id=1658&p=1 D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thats not the only things to look for, notice the "oval" look to the "0" a reasonable indication as to being real and the elongated form of the "F" on the fake, But the one Waff has shown is a corker, and well worth the price, in fact I would say its cheap as chips especially for a relatively unused version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 If you guys want it I can do a thread on the Afrika Korps cuff title? D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Just now, DAK D said: If you guys want me to I can do a thread on the original variants and fake Afrika Korps cuff title? D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HetzersGonnaHetz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Please do! Better than me studying by the R and P! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nice one lads,I'm happy with the result.?? @DAK D, Feel free to use mine as a good example. waffy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 @DAK D My pal doesn't know the old lass at all. House cleared after she passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Waffenamt said: @DAK D My pal doesn't know the old lass at all. House cleared after she passed. Hi @Waffenamt, That is a real shame, as that provenance would have been good to have and maybe we could have found out something more about the title. Can you do a close up of the R & P on your title please mate? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 That's as close as I can get with the iPhone. Back a week Monday,can do it on a digi cam then bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Hi @Waffenamt, No problem mate I can confirm it is the variant Afrika Korps cuff title that is doubted by the some collectors, but DAK and cuff title collectors have no doubts about these at all. D Edited July 16, 2016 by DAK D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Waffenamt Posted July 16, 2016 Author Major General Share Posted July 16, 2016 Glad to hear that as it smells over 70 year old i can tell thee. My matey wouldnt sting me on a sale,simple as that. Ok,will do better pics a week Monday bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshall Lenny Posted August 12, 2016 Field Marshall Share Posted August 12, 2016 Late on this, but nice one.... A topic on cuff titles would be superb.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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