Heer

[kirby]

Don't know what to think of this buckle. A four tab dress buckle but it has been painted. I think the box is zinc, it is way to heavy to be aluminum. I like the look of the eagle but the roundel doesn't fit the buckle very well. When you hold it up to a light you can see the holes. also the prong bar is round at both ends.

Thanks for all opinions

[Eric Zentner]

Could it be a Heer Parade Buckle?

Eric

[aechols83]

Kirby, a slightly unusual but period painted zinc heer IMO. The roundel may not be an original pairing to the box...not sure as heer is not a focus of mine. Perhaps this buckle started life as a parade buckle and was converted/painted for field use? Of course the latter points are only speculation.

Best,
Adam

[Ben Evans]

Could be a mixer Kirby, look at the fixings on the rear for the roundel, looks like it has been maybe replaced at some point? Whether paint period applied then who knows!

[yellow12]

Hello,

are the crimps made of Alu ?

Looks on the pics like coper and replaced on the roundel ........

IMO the case is from a fake buckle and fixed a original roundel .

The color has no reason on this buckle .........

[kirby]

Thanks for the replays. I can't tell what the prongs are made off. I guess I will just sell it as and repo and get it out of the junk box.