lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Well guys...sometimes it just happens this way. I'd always wanted a left facing Heer buckle and I actually got myself a pretty rare 40mm left facing example before landing this regular size 45mm puppy. That being said - these are also pretty hard to find - though not as hard as the 40mm type. This one is made by Gr??e from Essen.2 piece type with a very different looking eagle (looks pissed off!) and a fat swastika to boot. Here are a few pics for you guys! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Here's the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Here it is with it's "little brother"....the 40mm private purchase example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Here it is with another parade buckle with the eagle facing the other way....You'll notice how different these buckles are made: eagles are different, the swastika is different and the writting is even different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hope you guys enjoyed the pics of this hard to find buckle! I'm quite happy to have it in my collection!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 You have some great connections. That is a beautiful example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks Paul! Glad you like it buddy! It's one of my favorites!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rob,I am still confused. How and why were these buckles made? Were they a striking mistake or could they have possibly been made for some very small obscure formation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu W Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hello Rob,Another fine addition to your collection my friend. Thanks for posting these for all to see.Regards,Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thanks Stu...I'm happy that you like it! Paul man: these buckles were only made for about three months in 1936 - from January to March. At this point - no one is exactly sure why the eagle was made to "look the other way". Many collectors - and I guess I'm one of them, think that it was done this way in order for these eagles to match the eagles found on many armbands and helmet decals (facing the same way). In any case....this didn't last. The buckle companies reverted back to making their buckles with the eagle look to his left instead of his right after 03/36. Hope this info helps.Oh - another theory is that this was an attempt to get the eagle to look in the same direction as pre TR buckles (Weimar). But no one knows for sure. What is known is that there are very few buckles like this given the short period these were manufactured!Hope that helps a little! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Really nice sets - thanks for sharing them!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 My pleasure Scott.....glad you like 'em!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Rob, Superb condition and quality on that one!Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks buddy! Glad you like it! She's a keeper - that's for sure!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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