Steel Heer Buckle

[rbminis]

So, would this be a good one to pull the trigger on? There's something about this buckle that appeals to me, though I can't say what. Just something about the good honest level of wear.

If all is good, this will be part of the leather webbing setup I'm planning on buying tomorrow.

Regards, B.B.

I don't see a problem with this one, the stitching on the tab is still intact and there appears to be genuine wear to the buckle.

Please don't refer to these equipment straps and y-straps as "webbing", as that is something different altogether, it throws me off every time I read that.

Here is my 43 dated E.Schneider. Ludenscheid buckle originally painted silver that I acquired for my father's Panzer display setup.
Ralph.

[BrodieBartfast]

Apologies. I do try to avoid the term 'webbing', as it seems counter-intuitive when referring to leather equipment. I suppose a term like 'equipment straps' would make more sense.

Yours is a nice one! The bright silvering is a very attractive look. On closer inspection, the one I'm looking at appears to have the same 'ES' marking on the reverse, so presumably the date of the buckle will reveal itself when it shows up on my doorstep.

Many thanks for the assistance! After yesterday's scare with the tunic, I've been somewhat scared into a state of paranoid cautiousness.

Regards, B.B.

[weller]

For comparison, here is a Luftwaffe 1942 E Schneider. Note the different maker stamp under the prong bar.

Ernst Schneider - 1942