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Hey gang! Thought I'd show my most recent addition to the wound badge collection. When this one hit the e-stand, I was lucky to be the first one in with "I'll take it"! I know there were some p.o'd collectors that were upset they hadn't been faster....oh well.... Early bird gets the worm! Here are some pics for you....It's not the cut-out type, which also leads me to a question: were all cut out WB's private purchase pieces? I've also heard they were only issued in 1918??? Anyhoot....Here's the badge and any info would be great! Cheers! Rob

Hi Stu! No probs man! It's nice to have some members contributing to the buckle section! Is there any chance we could get some pics of the backs of the buckles? I have to say that I have not seen the top buckle style before. I've seen white metal SA buckles (commonly refered to as NSKK) but not with a brass roundel.... Thanks! Rob

No problem on the questions - we learn by asking! Now, as for SA variants: WHOA! I have to say that there were about 30 different SA manufacturers and many gave their SA buckles a distinct look. It's safe to say that SA buckles are the type of buckle that have the most variants! I have about 9 or 10 and they are all different in one way or another: different eagle, different swas, perhaps a different field,.....it goes on and on. As for reference books - altough they aren't perfect, I use Peter Nash's reference as well as John Angolia's book. Hope this info helps! Cheers! Rob

Thanks for the info. I never did get the buckle but it's interesting to note that this type of Russian militaria is "taking off" so to speak in regards to prices. $1800 is mucho bucks! Cheers! Rob

Hi TS....yes, you are right: many different organisations have their own belt buckles, from masons to carpenters, police and fire dept....the list goes on and on.....I guess this buckle could be from such an org. as you mention (fencing). The only clues I've gotten is that it is Dutch - but I still yet have to find any period pics to confirm it. Thanks for your time - and your opinion! Cheers! Rob

Hi Stepen...basically: yes. They are the same size and shape. These navy examples were made of aluminum and steel. The alum. versions were only made by R.S.S. The steel examples are pretty hard to find. My example is from C.T.D. I'll post pics soon. Hope this info helps. Cheers! Rob

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Glad to hear that it is to your liking...I do enjoy these types of pieces....simply because they are different from the norm. I'll give the collection the going over to see if I do have more "odditites"....Here's one that is odd but not necessarily one of a kind. I've seen other examples like this but they are still rare. This is a HJ buckle that is hallmarked by two manufacturers: Overhoff and Assmann! One must have done half the buckle and then the other manufacturer finished it up. There is debate about these buckles (when they were made) - my take is that it is an pretty early piece when these buckle makers were still "small time" and needed to rely on each other. Both these makers did come to be two of the most prolific buckle manufacturers!! Cheers! Rob

Hi Paul...Yes, it's my most recent purchase...I think it's quite unique. Glad you like it buddy! Cheers! Rob

Here's the hallmark... Cheers gang! Rob

Here's the back of the buckle....

Hey gang....Here's what I think is a one of a kind item....It's a regular Heer buckle manufactured in what I think is 1941 (hard to read the date on the tab). It's stamped R.S.&S. (Richard Sieper and Son) but what is odd is that this is the first and only buckle that I've ever encountered where the hallmark is on the obverse, of front, of the buckle! This was obviously a "boo-boo" and I'm surprised it passed the inspection....I wonder if the maker would have gotten into some hot water if the RZM would have discovered this. I'm thinking it was Hallmarked first then placed incorrectly inside the machine for the next roundel stamping... I have yet to see another example. If anyone does have a buckle with the hallmark on the front, please post some pics....I'd love to see it! Here are some pics for you guys.....probably something you'll only see once! Cheers! Rob

Hey...no worries- I appreciate your help! I've posted on three different forums and you are the only one who was able to answer that question! Thanks again! Rob

Hey...That's awesome! Thanks! I wasn't having any luck finding out who the maker was....I appreciate your help....I would have thought the '38 would represent the year though - not 40. I thought the 40 was part of the M3/40 association....No? Thanks again! Rob

last one! Again.....all comments and observations appreciated - I'd love to find out who the maker was. Cheers! Rob

Here's a look inside....

Here are the RZM markings....

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the back....

Hey gang! This is somewhat out of my collecting interests ... but I've always liked these - so when the opportunity came up, I grabbed this one. It's well marked and in great condition. Aluminum construction - if anyone knows who the maker is....I'd be grateful if you let me know! Cheers! Rob

Here's where the clock would have been located inside the sub....the little table that is shown is where the radio operator was stationed. Cheers! Rob

Here's a pic of the housing the clock would have been housed in....

Here's the maker mark....and the KM acceptance stamp....