Opinions on "39" Shoulder Straps

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Lars13

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I've bought these shoulder straps, and would like your opinion regarding originality. My concerns are mainly about the seam stitching, larger stitches than what I have normally seen, and it is the same on both shoulder straps (thread colour and stitching distance) even though the fabric seems different (indicating that they were not made as a pair?).

https://www.weitze.net/militaria/62...nischen_Fuesilier_Regiment_Nr_39__482562.html

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Regards,
Lars
 
Lars13 said:
I've bought these shoulder straps, and would like your opinion regarding originality. My concerns are mainly about the seam stitching, larger stitches than what I have normally seen, and it is the same on both shoulder straps (thread colour and stitching distance) even though the fabric seems different (indicating that they were not made as a pair?).

https://www.weitze.net/militaria/62...nischen_Fuesilier_Regiment_Nr_39__482562.html

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Regards,
Lars
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I am no expert on Feldgrau straps
Chip is gone
Mike Kelso might help if he sees this post
another friend Mike R. is not a member
if you want to ask Mike R.
P M me with a photo of the straps
front and back
I will email to Mike and ask him
Looks like Weitze bought a small collection of straps
Steve
 
I also always like to look very carefully at the stitching that makes up the buttonhole and these look a little thicker than that of the WWI period more thread used. I would hit the thread with a black light also did you measure them?

Just things to check to make you feel better about your purchase. (y)
 
Steve,
My collection is based on the items visible in the photoalbum of my German grandmother, which contains pictures and post cards of her three older brothers who were all in the German army, as well as post cards and death cards from friends / acquaintances. Even though the main objective for me is to find out as much information as possible about the military history behind these pictures, post cards and death cards, it has also served as a nice basis for my militaria collection.
In 1915 the son of the farmer my grandmother worked for sent a postcard to his parents, dressed in full kit, ready to leave for the front. It took me some time to work out that the monument visible in the picture was located in the FR 39 barracks in Düsseldorf, and that he most likely belonged to FR 39, hence the interest.
Regards,
Lars

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Lars13 said:
Steve,
My collection is based on the items visible in the photoalbum of my German grandmother, which contains pictures and post cards of her three older brothers who were all in the German army, as well as post cards and death cards from friends / acquaintances. Even though the main objective for me is to find out as much information as possible about the military history behind these pictures, post cards and death cards, it has also served as a nice basis for my militaria collection.
In 1915 the son of the farmer my grandmother worked for sent a postcard to his parents, dressed in full kit, ready to leave for the front. It took me some time to work out that the monument visible in the picture was located in the FR 39 barracks in Düsseldorf, and that he most likely belonged to FR 39, hence the interest.
Regards,
Lars

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Lars
Thank you for the information.
Nice to add to your collection
Steve
 
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