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#283010 05/21/2013 03:14 PM
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Here is a set of Army Hangers I recently acquired. My concern is the leather tops. They look totally new and I wonder if they are original and legitimate. Makes me wonder about the complete hanger set. Could anyone please tell me what your thoughts are on this? Thanks so much.
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Generally the form of the leather tops do fit doubtless period ones I have seen. The color of the leather does vary so there is no rule.
I would try the smell test, if it smells like leather I would tend to think it is a new made hanger. Because other features of the hanger (eg. the destroyed structure of the brocade, see the pics) I do not like and are commonly found on slobby new made hangers.

Just my thoughts.

Regards,

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Thank you for your helpful thoughts and information. I really appreciate it.
Now to compare it to other known originals.

Jerry


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