wwii axis reenactment forum

Posted: **Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:12 pm**

Probaly a good question for Alvin but do you know what kind of lace was used to tie the Kempei Tai armband around your sleeve as i need to sort one out for mine.
Thanks mate

Posted: **Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:34 pm**

The Chinese used a Chu lace!
I think in some provinces they used a Feng Shu lace!!!
But the Japanese used a (wait for it.... wait for it.....) Shiatsu Lace!!!

I gotta get out more!

Posted: **Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:58 am**

Hi Ryan,

I snapped a few pictures to aid your quest...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/ ... C05753.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c193/ ... rite15.jpg

All I can say is that it's cotton string with a "V" shaped weave pattern.

Also there is a cloth loop on the armband to secure a pin to the shirt...the string is just to tighten the armband should you have thin arms... lol

Hope the pictures help!

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:33 pm**

Cheers Alvin, knew you would have the answer mate.

And thank you Paul for your as ever, interesting contributions

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:38 pm**

And Than Chu Too!