all1knew

Hello all,

I have found these mint buckles more than once and they're typically RAD; they must have found stockpiles after the war or perhaps the salesman never sold their display examples.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Why is the construction quality so low on the one that started the forum? I would have passed it off as a reproduction at first glance.

William Kramer

Here it is with my other SA's....this makes 16 SA buckles now and each one is different from the other....gotta love this hobby!

Cheers!

Rob

That is quite a collection you have there!

William Kramer

This same fake shows up all of the time and it is easy to identify it as a fake (and not really that good actually). The details on the eagle are unlike those on any real SS buckle. Notice how the chest comes to distinct point. This same buckle can be found with many different maker marks and variations on the reverse, but if it has that eagle then it is not good.

Agreed.

Hello there,

As they say, better safe than sorry!

Good thing you checked before sending out the payment.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Can't comment on the maker, but she looks original from the construction.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Thought this would prove relevant:

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38644

William Kramer

And at last mister Schaub with this bar

Photo in archive of LIFE 2f73d452423079d1

Thank you for sharing!

William Kramer

Hello there,

Here is one for $950.00 but it isn't moving:

http://wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438615

William Kramer

Hello all,

Great tunics and thanks for sharing! A pleasure to look at.

William Kramer

Hi Joe

Wonderful!!!

Thanks a lot

Regards

Ben

Agreed. Simply a stunner of a cap!

William Kramer

Hello there,

Is there evidence of devices being on the boards at all?

William Kramer

Always thought that GWL was one of the better executed designs. Pity they only made later examples in Zinc. A Tombak badge with their design would have been really superb.

Yes, but even so, the finish on this one looks like it has remained in fantastic condition for a zinc-produced badge.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Beautiful cap with that proper "look" to it.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Awesome collection! Is the Assman manufactured of the same materials? I wonder why the finish is so dull on that one.

William Kramer

Hello there,

As stated, a reproduction.

William Kramer

Hello there,

What a fantasic grouping! Glad to see it preserved.

William Kramer

Hello, thank you again for all your help. Im not sure if it was noticed but the IC is broken off at the ring. Any suggestions on its repair? I have recieved many emails about this grouping and wanted to point out the break on the IC. Best, Bill

A little off-topic, but what is the award with the gold and blue ribbon on this bar?

Please let me know either way. Thank you.

William Kramer

Agree,

I saw these pocket knives sold at a shop in Prague in 1995

Hello there,

Agreed, total fantasy items. Nothing like this junk was ever produced during the Third Reich.

Are there any German "pocket knives" that are thought to be original?

William Kramer

Cheers Bill - and thank you for the acknowledgement....I do it for the sheer pleasure of sharing what I know with fellow collectors. And, having known Brian for a number of years now on these forums - I can safely say that he is also more than happy to help!

Cheers!

Rob

Agreed, all are good buckles.

William Kramer

Hello there,

Is the cross that came in it at least original? Please post photos.

William Kramer

Hello there,

What a beauty, I'd love to own it!

William Kramer

Hello there,

A beauty of an unmarked 26!

William Kramer

Hello there,

Nice NSFK buckle you have there, who's the maker mark on the reverse?

William Kramer

Hello there,

Let's see those badges too!

William Kramer