AlecH Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hello Everyone, What do members think of this Studentbund Buckle. Its the first one I've seen, makes it difficult for me to form a judgment. There's no makers mark. What do members think, a original piece ? Any information appreciated. Regards Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi. Unfortunately - it's not an original piece but rather a well known reproduction. These buckles are hard to find....it took me about 10 years before I was finally able to land a real one - and they don't come cheap!! All have the Sieper and Son logo on them (M4/38) and all real ones are marked in one of two possible manners and are alum. made....not steel. I would stay away from the example you've shown....it's not good. I do have pics of my buckle - but they are too large to post on here at the moment. I'm short on time - will resize and post later as time allows.... Cheers! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecH Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi. Unfortunately - it's not an original piece but rather a well known reproduction. These buckles are hard to find....it took me about 10 years before I was finally able to land a real one - and they don't come cheap!! All have the Sieper and Son logo on them (M4/38) and all real ones are marked in one of two possible manners and are alum. made....not steel. I would stay away from the example you've shown....it's not good. I do have pics of my buckle - but they are too large to post on here at the moment. I'm short on time - will resize and post later as time allows.... Cheers! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecH Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi Rob, Thanks for the post and the snips its of information. I did after reading it, look through a number of military forums that have substantial belt & buckle forums, came across pictures of genuine student buckles as you say all were aluminium pieces. I didn't see any offer, you write you had a ten year wait - phew don't think I've so much patience, what would I be looking at to buy a real piece. The one I showed went for 72 euro. Again, thanks for the information. Regards Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi Alec....I did see your posts on the other forums. Always good to ask around! I think it's common to see real examples go from about $400 to $600US. They aren't cheap - that's for sure. Hope that helps! Cheers! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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