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There are also variations to the eagles head in regards to above or below the inner rope border. Does it still hold true that the above the border variety is only found with the runic and the mobil 45 degree swas.? I for one would appreciate seeing the many different variations of SA buckles posted. I have a mobil example with the head below, but the silver has been pretty much polished away. What is considered the rarest style? --dj--Joe

Reverse. [attachmentid=52436] --dj--Joe

Obverse. [attachmentid=52435] --dj--Joe

The spring latch buckle must be a very rare item to locate. Congrat's., and thank you for showing it. I have seen poor drawings but this is a first time see for me. Appreciate the opportunity! --dj--Joe

Don, a note worthy idea! Wish I could be of more assistance. Any items I have that you wish to see posted, you have but to ask! --dj--Joe

Dan, thank you Sir, for the information. --dj--Joe

Rob, thanks for the image. --dj--Joe

Thank you Sir, I was hoping to hear of or see others with equivelent repairs. --dj--Joe

A closer view of the tab. [attachmentid=50759] --dj--Joe

My example of a worn and repaired buckle. The post has been replaced by a nail. [attachmentid=50757] [attachmentid=50758] J.D. / J. Deueschbein Euskirchen --dj--Joe

Mr. Murphy, that is indeed an interesting set, my thanks for sharing. --dj--Joe

Don, I appreciate the explanation of the abbreviations. While aware of the changes I never got around to an in depth look at why. Thanks, --dj--Joe

[attachmentid=50585][attachmentid=50584] --dj--Joe

[attachmentid=50543] --dj--Joe

My pole top. [attachmentid=50542] --dj--Joe

Yes Sir, to my knowledge it is pre WWII manufacture. --dj--Joe

Nice to see this belt buckle section. Please allow me to post my Bergbau, mine workers/foremen's buckle. Obverse. --dj--Joe [attachmentid=50383] Reverse. [attachmentid=50384]

GDAO [attachmentid=49552] Reverse is a match for both previously posted items. --dj--Joe

Robert, mine is marked, GEBR. BALD SOL.- WALD In my notes I found - produced in GAU Dusseldorf for the 4th. street collection of 1936. Not positive of that info. --dj--Joe

A most interesting list. My thanks for sharing it. --dj--Joe

Robert, my example. [attachmentid=49100] I have always known it as a WHW series, cottage industry water powered forge, note the furnace and the hammer. Not acquainted with the remainder of the series. --dj--joe

I agree with Ferdinand Hoffst?tter, Bonn as a likelihood for the FHB mark. --dj--Joe

Hi Boss. Nice pole top! I'll dig out pic's. of mine and post a couple. --dj--Joe

My example is also marked 5 and appears as Robert's example. --dj--Joe

I will attempt to scan mine however not expecting much sucess I will report that my pin back version is marked M.W. Ges. Gesch. Martin Winter? Meyer & Wilhelm? Or? --dj--Joe