Reichswehr buckle in aluminium

**Wickie** · 02-19-2010, 06:06 PM

Hello!

A few months ago I bought this Reichswehr buckle in aluminium (one piece) from a dealer.
Has anybody else the same buckle? Or other aluminium variants?

Christian

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-19-2010 06:06 PM

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**Buckle1** · 02-20-2010, 02:16 PM

Christian,

I have one in two piece aluminum w/a 1935 dated tab. I actually had two oft these at one time. Sold the 2nd one to Marc many years ago. Yours is the first one piece I have ever seen. A very scarce variant and in super condition. Will show photos later.

Bill

**David North** · 02-20-2010, 02:49 PM

Alright - I know that I am leading with my chin here, however, what is so special about this buckle ?

Are aluminium Reichswehr rare ?

Regards,

David

**Buckle1** · 02-20-2010, 09:17 PM

David,
A valid question. Unless someone can show that the aluminum version of the Reichwehr buckle is out there in some numbers I can only say that in all my yerars of collecting I have only encountered two of this buckle and Christian's is the third and the first I've seen in one piece. I know the one I have is parade and probally should not have the tab which by the way is a Sieper 1935 dated one, but it looks like it has been on the buckle for a long time. The other parade alum. buckle I had did not have a tab.

Bill

**David North** · 02-21-2010, 11:01 AM

Thankyou for this most interesting information Bill. I had no idea.

Regards,

David

**Wickie** · 02-21-2010, 11:25 AM

Nice buckle Bill, thanks for posting!

The aluminium variant is indeed hard to find. I'm sure it was produced only for a short period in 1935/36.

Christian

**lach470** · 02-21-2010, 03:44 PM

Great buckle! All of mine are nickel.....

Rob

**Ben Evans** · 02-22-2010, 11:06 AM

Hi guys, two nice buckles, Christian, that buckle of yours is a corker

. Aluminium Reichsheer buckle are not so often seen, I have seen less than 5!

**Guido** · 02-22-2010, 12:37 PM

Hi All!

I agree, Aluminium Reichsheer buckles are hard to find, but the die stamped example is rare as hens teeth!

Like your buckle very much, Christian.

Bill, I have a similar two-piecer and will post my one later for comparison (have still to take pictures).

Regards,
Guido

**Buckle1** · 02-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Guido, et al,

I certainly agree on the rarity of the die struck buckle. The two- piece ones are not so common either. I do have a question on the die struck buckle. How does one tell it is aluminum from a photo if the individual does not mention it as being alum.? The catch looks a bit different but only a very minor difference.

The best to all of you,

Bill