As a point of curiosity, are all the white discs on SS armbands made of ribbed satin? Do any authentic bands have discs made of another material? Thanks.

different materials, pending on the whole armband style like pre RZM, BeVo machine stitched circle etc.

Grumpy, as Robert stated, it depends on the type of armband (as well as period)

However, if you are referring to the RZM type of armband that I think you are, the vast majority of them were indeed produced with ribbed satin roundels, with the ribs in the north/south configuration.

Thanks very much. gentlemen.

I WOULD BE VERY SUSPICIOUS OF ANY WOOL ARMBAND WITHOUT THE RIBBED MATERIAL

i was wondering if the community could check out my ss armband, Another buy from a British Auction site

Original SS armband RZM tag.....

check the internet for fake SS RZM tags.

Thanks for the information, very helpful, cheers, Cameron