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| I have come into possession of German cloth insignia. how much is it worth? |
The value of a cloth insignia depends on several factors. Unfortunatelly there are a large number of
replicas in the market. The first step is to determine
if the cloth insignia is real or not.
If the patch is original the next important things to consider are the
condition and rarity of the item. The better the condition the more likely the value will increase.
To view different examples and price guides for German patches, cuff titles, etc. you can visit our
German Cloth Insignia collection site.
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I have searched all over the place and I cannot find a cloth insignia that matches mine. Why?
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The Germans manufactured a large number of different variations of patches, cuff titles, etc. during
WWII. It is not likely that a single source will have the information on every item that was produced.
It is possible that the item you have is not a military patch.
We have several examples of military cloth insignia on display in our
German Cloth Insignia page. Check that area
and see if you can find it.
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| The patch is dirty. how can I clean it? |
We recomend that you do not clean the patches. You may cause damage to it if it is cleaned
improperly. You are better off leaving the item alone.
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| How can I tell the material of construction for my patch? |
Most of the patches were produced from cotton or wool. Experience helps you identify the construction.
Additional information about the materials can be found in the
construction materials
section of this website.
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| How can I tell if my cloth insignia is original? |
Determining the authenticity of German cloth insignia can be
a dificult activity. There are a large number of reproductions available in the market.
In some cases they have been produced since right after the war. so you can have a reproduction
that is almost as old as the original item.
It takes experience to determine if the cloth insignia is real. We offer a section dedicated to
identifying fakes and reproductions
for many different military items. This section will give you some basic pointers that might help you
determine the truth. However, it does not cover every single possibility.
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