Three German Buckles to Consider

[wpheaton]

I have just come across these three buckles for sale. A Droop Tail Luftwaffe, regular Luftwaffe, and a Heer buckle. The man said they were his fathers and he brought them back from the WWII. He really does not know much about these. He is asking $350 for all which I think is way too much. I would appreciate your review of each buckle and approximate value that I might offer him. I am not looking for any steals. He is a nice guy and I would like to be fair with him. Sorry a couple of pictures are blurry. The Heer buckle is marked "l K A 42" or that is what it looked like to me. The regular Luftwaffe is marked "B & N - 43". I could not find any markings on the Droop Tail. The Droop Tail is a little bent up. I do not have a Droop Tail so am most interested in it. I could be interested in the others also depending on what you think of them.

[ivanjoaquin]

All three buckles are original, the parade Drop Tail is a nice and often seen buckle, the Berg & Nolte buckle also is a common one and the Heer Julius Kremp is good preserved but the leather tab is missing
IMO $350 is a price too high
Best regards
Iván

[wpheaton]

All three buckles are original, the parade Drop Tail is a nice and often seen buckle, the Berg & Nolte buckle also is a common one and the Heer Julius Kremp is good preserved but the leather tab is missing
IMO $350 is a price too high
Best regards
Iván

What do you think would be a fair price for them individually or all together? I would appreciate your opinion.

Thanks,

William

[Ben Evans]

All three original as stated for price wise if I was buying them would be around $80 each

[wpheaton]

All three original as stated for price wise if I was buying them would be around $80 each

Thanks Ben,

That helps greatly. I will let you all know what I do.

William

[wpheaton]

Ben,

Do you or anyone have an idea who the maker of the Droop Tail might be?

William

[Gwar]

wpheaton, Have a look at the private purchase luftwaffe past threads.... Good hunting, Gwar

[wpheaton]

3 yups

I do not understand "3 yups"?

[Ben Evans]

I do not understand "3 yups"?

I think Harry means 3 thumbs up or three ok's for the three buckles

[wpheaton]

I think Harry means 3 thumbs up or three ok's for the three buckles

Is that British English? Thanks for the clarification. And to all for their great help. This forum is so beneficial.

William