Opinions needed on HJ buckle!

**Aus der Traum** · 09-12-2011, 03:02 PM

Hello all,

Looking for some opinions on a HJ buckle I was given recently..

Let me know what you think!

Thanks for looking guys!

Josh

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-12-2011 03:02 PM

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**David North** · 09-12-2011, 03:18 PM

Joshua

No issues of concern on this HJ buckle. Early nickle silver "C" catch type by Assmann and displaying a well known combination of buckle lip markings.

Regards,

David

**Aus der Traum** · 09-12-2011, 03:27 PM

Thanks David! Appreciate the help.. Any idea of the time-frame this one may have been produced within?

Josh

**Woolgar** · 09-12-2011, 03:30 PM

A nice Assmann indeed Josh

Nick

**Aus der Traum** · 09-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks Nick.. I Appreciate it!

Josh

**Kurt D** · 09-12-2011, 07:53 PM

by Joshua

Any idea of the time-frame this one may have been produced within?

Josh

I would hazard late 1933 to first half 1934: Exact date of introduction of the HJ buckle is so far unknown, but it was not yet regulation in August 1933 but advertised for sale in December. From roughly mid-1934, the RZM took control and required buckles to be marked with RZM signet and permit number, which are missing from your buckle (unless hidden by oxidation).

Best regards
Kurt