SS buckle

[machal]

ss buckle ...822/38.....fake??

[rickyodicky]

I recently got burnt by an SS buckle. It looked great on internet pics and was advertised on a nice website that specialized in german helmets. After I got the buckle in hand I was able to determine that it was indeed, a fake. The seller, sadly, did not stand by his product. This one looks okay. I would feel better if the 3 in 38 was a little closer, even touching the slash (/). You cannot tell this fake from the front. It looks great. The back is the telltale. The prongs seem a little short. They should extend slightly beyond the rope. Measuring the buckle in hand and inspecting the quality of the aluminum is a clear indication of fakery. Plus, take a look at the post ends (or ask for a pic of such) are there hammered marks? These are not original, even for buckles heavily used in combat. IMO i would stay away from this one. The vendor who sold me mine also sold example just like this. I'm sure it was fake and told him so. Alas, I could not warn the buyer who now has a nice piece which is worth about $50. Caveat emptor. rick

[Ben Evans]

Machal, hard call from these pics, the colour in the alu seems ok, if you can inspect the buckle measure its length that will determine whether original or not

[machal]

63mm....47mm

[Ben Evans]

Machal, buckle is fake, if less than 64mm then a bad one my friend

[schmisser]

Hi! I am new to this site I mistakenly bought a 822/38 recently. I measured it I think the real ones are over or about 2.535 inches. Mine was under and the width was smaller. The buckle has some pitting like cast marks. I was taken and the guy stated in the auction no returns. I believe the real original ones were not cast but stamped.

[koppel71]

Original, echte und falsche kein polnisch

[Ben Evans]

Veilen Danke fur der Bild Koppel71

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

I believe the real original ones were not cast but stamped.

You are absolutely correct.

About size, if overall measurements are still a valid way to tell difference between a fake and an original, it does apply only to older fakes. The recent have corrected this issue.

[RH1941]

Hi Jean are you the guy from Exton,PA