Afrikakorps cuff title

[Waffenamt]

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 

 

[Waffenamt]

@DAK D @Afrikakorpsrat64

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

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.

[Waffenamt]

Cheers pal,i don't think it was worn though as I can't find any sewing holes?

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

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 ?

[Waffenamt]

Was rolled up in a drawer indeed.

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

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.

[DAK D]

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?

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Edited July 16, 2016 by DAK D

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

I used this, I know it's less than advanced but it seemed to help a bit. ?

[DAK D]

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

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[Davejb]

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

[DAK D]

If you guys want it I can do a thread on the Afrika Korps cuff title?

D

[DAK D]

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

 

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

Please do! Better than me studying by the R and P!

[Waffenamt]

Nice one lads,I'm happy with the result.??

@DAK D, Feel free to use mine as a good example.

waffy

[Waffenamt]

@DAK D

My pal doesn't know the old lass at all. House cleared after she passed.

 

[DAK D]

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

[Waffenamt]

That's as close as I can get with the iPhone.

Back a week Monday,can do it on a digi cam then bud

[DAK D]

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

[Waffenamt]

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.

[Lenny]

Late on this, but nice one.... A topic on cuff titles would be superb..