I dont know,but I think these were the earliest types used after the "postschutz" type.The one below I think is earlier than the one above maybe simultaneous and different manufacturers? Who knows? These are machine embroidered.I agree that they appeared in the late 30s but the type above maybe a tad later.Just an opinion. SmileAlthough now that I compare they look to be the same types.Oh well, I can only strive to be perfect Wink

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