F.R. 38 Luft Buckle and Belt

[MAP]

Saw this at a show today. Didn't buy it but took some pictures.

I am not familiar with this manufacturer. Any help? Common?

Overall the brown belt is in nice shape and named.

Buckle as you can see is quite worn

Regards,

Michael

[Ben Evans]

Michael, buckle maker is Franz Reischauer, Oberstein

[Gwar]

Not a bad looking buckle... Pricewise what was the seller asking ??

[MAP]

He was asking for $195 but negotiable. He didn't seem too sure of prices. He asked me if this was a fair price. I'm not too familiar with prices on these items either.

His forte appeared to be Japanese (of which I bought a mint gasmask for a very good price - will be posted later).

[MAP]

Michael, buckle maker is Franz Reischauer, Oberstein

Thanks Ben. Is this maker less common? And do they command a premium? I know the seller knew little of the item. It is a bit worn and as noted above his starting price was $195.

Michael

[Gwar]

Wow.... That's steep IMO.... I would go about $160.00 But it was tabbed and with the (Original ?) belt... Saw one knocking about without a tab in good condition recently for $105.00... Will wait to see your new find.. G

[MAP]

Wow.... That's steep IMO.... I would go about $160.00 But it was tabbed and with the (Original ?) belt... Saw one knocking about without a tab in good condition recently for $105.00... Will wait to see your new find.. G

Which is what I thought but he was willing to negotiate. I think he would go down to $160 or so but I wasn't too interested anyway. But as noted, I just was not familiar with the maker and didn't know if it commanded a premium.

The mask will be posted soon.

Michael

[Ben Evans]

Prices are what you are willing to pay for items, I would personally not pay $195 for this buckle and belt, its not real rare maker, condition is worn, the stitching is coming away from the support tab I am thinking more $130-140, but again that is what it is worth to me, if you like it buy it

[MAP]

Prices are what you are willing to pay for items, I would personally not pay $195 for this buckle and belt, its not real rare maker, condition is worn, the stitching is coming away from the support tab I am thinking more $130-140, but again that is what it is worth to me, if you like it buy it

Thanks Ben. I wasn't really interested in purchasing. I just was interested to learn who the maker was and if it was unique. Now if it turned out to be something unique I might have given it a second thought.

Thanks for the help!

Michael

[Ben Evans]

Always welcome mate