Luftwaffe Opinions on Flight Officer Tabs

[Scott]

These are being offered at a decent price, and I wanted to know if they look proper and correct for period tabs.

Thanks!

Scott

[Scott]

I think I hear crickets Any opinions at all? They are either so textbook 'right' it's a waste of time to answer, or so obviously fake it's an even bigger waste of time to answer. However, I hold out hope someone provide an opinion one way or the other

Scott

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Scott

I don't see a problem with them. I will admit I have not seen stiching like that on the reverse but I don't see that as a concern.

Hope this helps some

Edited March 18, 2008 by Laurence Strong

[Paul R]

I think I hear crickets Any opinions at all? They are either so textbook 'right' it's a waste of time to answer, or so obviously fake it's an even bigger waste of time to answer. However, I hold out hope someone provide an opinion one way or the other

Scott

Hi Scott,

I am sorry that I missed your thread!

I am not a fan of the embroidery or the material used for the yellow badge cloth. Who is offering these?

[Scott]

Thanks gents. I spoted them on Manion's - hence my authinticity concern. However, the bids for the tabs have since gone above my interest level, so my purchase interest is now mute. However, I did learn from your comments .

Thanks again.

Scott

[Laurence Strong]

Out of curiosity what is the bid at?

[Scott]

I think last night they shot past $150 (they may be higher now). They don't close for another day or two. The opening bid was $20, so I thought I'd ask for opinions in case the bids stayed low. I'm not a 'tab guy', but that could change for a good price.

Scott

Edited March 18, 2008 by Scott

[Paul R]

I think that the bids are most likely shill bids. I have never seen an unquestionably original set come close to that price on Ebay. These tabs have more than a couple of areas of concern(for me anyway).

Regards

Paul

[Harrier]

The fabric looks to be too "loose" in weave compared to known originals.

[Paul R]

The fabric looks to be too "loose" in weave compared to known originals.

I agree. I noticed that as well...

[Scott]

The price in my previous email was incorrect. As of last night the high bid was at ~$117. Thanks again for the words of caution on these.

Scott