Scharnhorst Bund

[yellow12]

Hello,

this buckle was offered to me .........

The roundel is silver over brass and the prongs are brass over steel .

Can i get it for original ?

[Guido]

To be honest, Markus, I don't like it.
I assume it is a casted repro roundel, and I would expect a die stamped nickle silver roundel on originals. How does the roundel looks like by viewing through the catch?

You can find a tons of them in Kassel. They were all soldered on post war boxes. The seller is offering them on every fair. Have a look in November!

Best,
Guido

[yellow12]

Hello Guido ,

thank you for your assume . That's not my special field and i must learn more about ........

Here you can take a look inside :

[David North]

I agree with Guido that the subject "Scharnhorstbund" buckle is indeed a fake. A clever fake actually and most convincing when seen artificially aged, distressed, coloured or toned down.

This is I think not a particularly rare or even overtly desirable buckle and yet, is the subject of those intent on trying to yet again, deceive the collecting community.

Attached are images of a buckle which (hopefully) was or is, the inspiration of this dangerously common fake.

Regards,

David

[David North]

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[yellow12]

Hello,

thanks David i see what you mean ............