Unmarked Painted Steel HJ Buckle: Opinions on Origins & Maker

[Ben Evans]

Guido, can you show the face of the two buckles you have posted please?

[Guido]

No probs, Ben!

[Ben Evans]

Many thanks my friend, a Heer buckle that I never got my hands on

[aechols83]

Hello All,

Just reviving this old thread with a new and very interesting comparison of my unknown HJ and this Luftwaffe I found. Although I don't have better images or the buckle in hand, I am feeling this could be the same maker. To my eyes, near identical ears, catch and prong ends. Anyone have an idea as to the maker of the Luft?

Best,
Adam

[Ben Evans]

Adam, the Lufte is strange, it has the ears of a Overhoff and the catch of a late war Assmann, if I was a betting man I would have said Assmann, I will ask Rudi to have a look at it, all he collects if Lufte buckles he may have a good idea

[aechols83]

Many thanks, Ben. Although I'm comfortable with the HJ remaining unknown and a fun mystery it hasn't halted the curiosity Any further discussion or input from anyone is most welcome.

Best,
Adam

[Ben Evans]

If fact Adam, I would say the Lufte buckle is a late war Assmann one, I am at work at moment so will post examples later to show you

Ben

[Chad William]

so glad this is alive again would love to know who made this for sure..love the mystery

[Ben Evans]

Gents here is a rear pic of a late war Assmann Lufte buckle

[Ben Evans]

Chad, just from the make up of the HJ buckle could it be a late war Assmann made one?