Hi Gang,I have a few questions for you.I have a vets son looking to sell some Arm Bands.The four he has are made of a what seam like a thin canvas material,Not wool not cloth.To me they look like Templates.One is a HJ,the second is a SS with the black boarders on top and bottom.the third looks like a Generals with a spot in the middle where the square metal piece would go.the last is a plain one.Three are stamped on the back.Two have the Waffen stamp.The last has the SS and the SS Eagle.I don't have pix.All info. welcome.Price?Again Sorry no pix.

Any gusses??Dutchman

You seem to know what they are branch/org. wise..
Templates?, sounds interesting. ALL the exact type material? Are they sewn together or unfinished?
Not always a 100% test but try a black light and at least you'll know if they glow,,and again not always 100% but you can try burning a small piece of the thread to see if it melts or burns..Other than those tests your going to have to get some photos up for an opinion...

Gaspare,
it has been a while, my fault. I am guessing if it BURNS it is period, and if it MELTS it is not?
please correct me if I am wrong kind sir!

Hi Paul. If it burns and just leaves an ash or soot its natural material.. If it burns, melts and leaves a hard blackish ball,or hard crumbled chips its synthetic..

Many will say there were synthetics made during the war. Yes, there were,,but for the most part weren't used for insignia.......

Here's an old link with a chart for the different materials / burn test:

http://daggers.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2410971462...200085215#6200085215

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Here are the pictures.

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/cheezeoo/

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Originally posted by Dutchman:
Hi Gang,Here are the pictures.I took a small piece off and put a match to it.It burned like a fire cracker fuse.Three of the Templates are stamped on the back.Two are SS and one NSDAP.The HJ. is not stamped.Thoughts,Dutchman.

weird!,,are they on a canvas type material??

Hi Gaspare,YES they are on a canvas type material.They came with a NSKK RZM SA Dagger,OT collar Tabs,Luft.Visor hat and Luft.Belt Buckle.All from a Vets son.All original items,Never bin out of the foot locker until now.Three of the four are stamped on the back.I know it's hard to see.Thoughts?Dutchman

Hi Gang,Has any one seen other Bands like the ones I have? Thanks Dutchman.

Well, wish I could tell you something definite on them..
Looks like all the other stuff from the lot was good correct?, if so these are probably good too..
Maybe something like salesmans samples,or maybe a prototype last ditch late war offering? We may never know!