lach470 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hey gang! Happy to be able to show you my recent addition - a Schmolle manufactured LW buckle. What really makes this buckle different from other makes is that this manufacturer was the only one that did NOT use pebbling inside the oak leaf laurel (around the eagle). A nice variant that has found its way into my collection! For buckle newbies: you should keep this info in mind because these buckles are sometimes considered reproductions by some dealers at militaria shows or other sellers on Ebay - who don't know about this maker - and the price is usually pretty nice if the seller considers it a repro and sells it as such. Hey.....knowledge is power!! Here are a few pics for you guys! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Here's the back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Leather stamping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Here's the MM on the back of the buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Finally a close up of the front....notice how there is no pebbling! Pretty cool!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lyons Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Great pick up Rob, I had one years ago, would like to get another one now I have seen your great example!Cobgratulations!!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks Bob....glad you like it. It's certainly a different type of buckle when compared to other LW types. Love the lack of pebbling and the larger than usual swastika! Have a good one buddy! Thanks for the thumbs up!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--dj--Joe Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nice buckle! I will have to keep my eyes open for one.--dj--Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks Joe! Glad you like it! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I love that buckle as well. I have not seen that maker before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hey Paul man! Glad you like it....it's certainly not as common as other LW buckles. A welcome addition to my collection!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 How many LW buckles does this make? I have four or five, but I have never looked at the makers before. I wonder if I have any rarities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 I've also got four I think....fire off the hallmarks....let's see if you do have any rare ones. Cheers....Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 HiNice example , nice find. Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Thanks Nesredep.....Glad you like it!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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