fake SA ?

**Brumbar** · 04-14-2009, 03:52 PM

Hey guys........... first post. Got this a few years back from a cousin in Germany. Have not been able to identify. Looks like an SA buckle, but the eagle is all wrong. Your comments appreciated.
Regards.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-14-2009 03:52 PM

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**lach470** · 04-15-2009, 11:48 AM

Well, I've seen some SA's with that type of eagle (Nash considers these type IV in his book I think). So the eagle style could be correct but the reverse of the buckle looks off - especially the sauder where the roundel has been affixed. Any chance we can get a closeup of the prongs - especially the tips? That would really help!
Cheers!

Rob

**Dimas** · 04-15-2009, 02:12 PM

It's for 100% original one, that is my IMHO

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 02:36 PM

Thanks for your input guys. Really appreciated.
Bob - you asked for addition photos. Here is what I have with my limited macro capabilities on my digital. Hope they are helpful.
Regards
Detlef

**lach470** · 04-15-2009, 08:35 PM

Hi...Pics are really helpful....unfortunately I'm pretty sure this is a reproduction given the cut on the tip of the prongs. This style of prong is found on many reproductions. Even though Overhoff did produce a reverse cut prong (like these) they were not jagged - like sheared metal.
I think it's repro - I'm sorry 'bout that.

All the best!

Rob

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Bob,
Thanks for your time and help. Don't be sorry for being honest. Had a feeling about it's authenticity.
Gonna have to buy one now.
Best regards
Detlef

**lach470** · 04-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Well....Always hate to bear bad news. Always easier when the recipient had their doubts....This pattern of eagle is pretty hard to find - but if you're looking for any type SA - they are plentiful enough! Good luck and happy hunting!

Cheers!

Rob

**Brumbar** · 04-15-2009, 10:47 PM

Thanks Rob.
We live to learn.......no harm done. The best part of the game is the hunt.

Regards
Detlef

**Ben Evans** · 04-16-2009, 07:54 AM

Hi guys, I actually think it could be original Rob, I know the prongs look like OLT ones but look at the wear on the buckle, it would only be the prongs that would make me say a bad one, just my opinion though, I never collected alot of these but I actuallly like it.

**lach470** · 04-16-2009, 12:07 PM

The wear to the front does look good Ben....but those prongs!! The construction is also a concern...or should I say the type of metal used. What do you think of the ears on the buckle? ...I too have not handled one of these but I have seen some pictured. David North has a few (understatement!)!!!
Cheers guys!

Rob