Marked SA Buckles...

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Here a nickel over brass from Meyer&Franke Luckenwalde > RZM 119

[philw]

Hi David
Several weeks ago I was interested to know the likely authenticity of steel based SA's and meant to get back to ask for your opinion on my latest if you don't mind. Sadly I don't have the facilities to post an image. Briefly this is a braised C catch Sunwheel with the eagles head midway between the ropes.It's slightly lighter in colour than my other SA's and on the reverse has a prong assembly and ears identical to my other Sunwheel.On the reverse is a raised single circle RZM mark followed by a raised 119. I'd be very grateful for your thoughts on this one. Fairly new to SA's !

Many thanks

Philw

[Gwar]

What a great thread... very informative.... Now that I've read all the posts I can take my "Bib" off from drooling in envy of all the great examples posted.. Gwar

[David North]

Hi David
Several weeks ago I was interested to know the likely authenticity of steel based SA's and meant to get back to ask for your opinion on my latest if you don't mind. Sadly I don't have the facilities to post an image. Briefly this is a braised C catch Sunwheel with the eagles head midway between the ropes.It's slightly lighter in colour than my other SA's and on the reverse has a prong assembly and ears identical to my other Sunwheel.On the reverse is a raised single circle RZM mark followed by a raised 119. I'd be very grateful for your thoughts on this one. Fairly new to SA's !

Many thanks

Philw

Dear Phil

My apologies for the delay in response. Without images however it is difficult to pass accurate comment. Are you saying though that your buckle is steel based with a brass type, plated or coated finish? If so, that would be very interesting.

Regards,

David

[yellow12]

Here a nickel over brass from Meyer&Franke Luckenwalde > RZM 119

Hello,

today i found out that this buckle is made of nickel over steel ! Full magnetic !

[philw]

Hi David, Again apologies for delay !Yes, the buckle is magnetic and the worn high points reveal a steel base beneath.
The " C" catch is slightly smaller than usual and it won't, for example take a standard Assman hook.It's a lighter creamier colour than my brass SA's. Do you think the RZM 119 designation helpful in any way ?Do you know who was ascribed this number ? Many thanks once again for your thoughts on this one .
Regds

Philw

[David North]

Dear Phil

Without wishing to appear overly pedantic, in my opinion it is quite impossible to assess the tantalising buckle that you describe unless we have some images.

Regards,

David

[kirby]

A SA from the 14 SOS. RZM 36

[yellow12]

Nickel over brass buckle

Marking RZM UE 71 , for Overhoff & Cie Lüdenscheid

[yellow12]

Here a nickelsilver SA/NSKK buckle from

Max Haufe , marked RZM UE 106 H .

Buckle with typical features from this maker :