fake SA ?

[Ben Evans]

You could be right Rob, I have not seen many of these type four ones, they are like hens teeth, but with the box, how it is soldered, the wear just leads me to think it is ok, I could email pics to David and ask his opinion, I know he collects SA (big time)

[Brumbar]

You guys are killing me here............
So I should'nt throw it out just yet? Ben if you could persue this with David I would be very intersted to know. No offence Rob...........?

Detlef

[Ben Evans]

Detlef, keep hold of it I will get David North to have a look, he is a member here anyway, he collects SA buckles

[David North]

I know this buckle very well and it is often described as early SA and/or, early SS.

Interestingly and in my opinion, this buckle is not a fake.

Instead, it is a pure fantasy item !

To my knowledge, no such period buckle existed. It is however loosely based upon the rarest of the "standard production" SA's and I have attached two examples of the same for comparison.

Regards,

David

[Ben Evans]

Hi David and many thanks for the information on the buckle, thats what I love about this hobby, you never stop learning!

[lach470]

Thanks David! Those are two killer examples! Appreciate you chiming in buddy!

Rob

[lach470]

You guys are killing me here............
So I should'nt throw it out just yet? Ben if you could persue this with David I would be very intersted to know. No offence Rob...........?

Detlef

Hey! Absolutely none taken Detlef!

Cheers!
Rob

[Brumbar]

David
I really appreaciate this information. However I am a little confused. Are you saying that the two examples you posted are fantasy pieces as well?

All you gentlemen have been extremely helpful. Thanks

Detlef

[Ben Evans]

Detlef, on behalf of David, those examples are original

[Brumbar]

Thanks Ben.

Detlef