Prussian Nickel Buckle

**Ben Evans** · 12-30-2011, 04:03 PM

Hi guys, just a quick one to show you that I got from a forum member (many thanks Adam) I had never seen a Prussian buckle that was nickel over brass and it intrigued me. On asking around what it was David came back to me and told me the buckle is described in the Catella publication "Gott Mit Uns" as worn by members off the Gendarmerie and Prussian Customs to which I was quite delighted

Anyone any clues as to the maker? It is not marked however from the shape of the box and the prongs I was wondering if it was made by Assmann? Your opinions are most welcome

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-30-2011 04:03 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Ben Evans** · 12-30-2011, 04:03 PM

Pics to follow, having trouble loading them

**Ben Evans** · 12-30-2011, 05:19 PM

Done it

**lach470** · 12-31-2011, 05:07 PM

Great looking buckle Ben! Can't help you with the maker but I know that I too have an example of the same buckle in my collection. Need to take some pics....it's "G" marked if my memory serves me correctly.
Will have a looksee and put up some pics when time allows. Happy New Year mucker. Congrats on the buckle!
Rob

**Ben Evans** · 12-31-2011, 05:13 PM

Cheers Rob, that would be great for comparison, I have a Assmann HJ on my Laptop which is for repair, I think they are quite similar. Have good New year Rob and stay off the Jack, its not good for you lol

**lach470** · 12-31-2011, 05:34 PM

Will do my best!

.....but Jack D. and I go way back! hahaha
Was about to take some pics.....just my luck....the camera needs charging! It's not a G on the buckle though: it's a G...then a "backwards" D and then another D that is stamped properly. It's an interesting buckle. Will shoot some pics once the camera is good to go!
Cheers mate!
R.

**Ben Evans** · 12-31-2011, 05:37 PM

Again Rob many thanks, I am just looking for a bit of info then PC off and on the lash for new year so no rush mucker

**lach470** · 12-31-2011, 09:38 PM

Hi Ben! Here you go man.....sorry about the blurry MM pic...but you can see the letters as I've described them.
Not to hijack this thread - but if anyone does recognize this maker, I'd love to know who it is.

Cheers!!

Rob