Droop Tail Buckle - Is it authentic?

[wpheaton]

Hi Guys & Ladies,

Please give me your opinion on this buckle. The front looks very new but the prongs are rusty. These are the best pictures I have. I am looking for your input. You guys are the best.

[Erno]

In my opinion, this is an original buckle, but others might feel differently. There are some potentially fake buckles utilizing this same design, but it is also seen on undoubtedly original buckles.

[kirby]

Here is a near mint crank catch. The ears are much larger on your buckle.

[Erno]

Here is a near mint crank catch. The ears are much larger on your buckle.

In my opinion, that's a slightly different design from a different maker. I've seen examples identical to wpheaton's. Let me see if I can find one online.

[Erno]

Here it is:

Crank catch Droop tail with leather makers tab: Need help on this one

Take a look at the unusual design of the eagle and the strange prongs. Both features seem to match wpheaton's example.

[Ben Evans]

Couple of questions, is the inside of the buckle pebbled? Can you get square on pics of the buckle back and front and a picture of the prongs if possible? Also have you looked through this thread

Crank catch Luftwaffe

[Ben Evans]

I also believe that your buckle is original BTW as to maker it looks like one of the unknown ones at the moment, better pics would help though

[yellow12]

Hello,

i also see a crank catch buckle from unknown maker ........

But nice and original .

[wpheaton]

I will try to get some better pictures. I knew you all would ask for that.

The seller is asking $200. I would never pay that. What would be a price range for this buckle?

Thanks,

William

[kirby]

With a quick search I found four crank catch Luftwaffe priced at $165-185.