Aluminum RAD Buckle by Dr Franke & Co

[Martin3]

Hi,

I am not a die hard buckle collector, I have a few from my early collecting days, but every now and than I still catch one and I would like to label the good from the bad. Something the Mrs asked me to do. Before she poisens me, sells the stuff and buys another horse, I guess...

This one (a more recent pick-up), as said is an aluminum RAD Buckle by Dr Franke & Co, with the early intertwined FCL logo. Worn condition, corosion to the roller and some other spots, little damaged swas. But it stands a change I think, comparing to the other examples I saw overhere?

Thanks for your time!

Martin

Btw: sorry for the strange picture sequence and the double ones. I have to confess the way of uploading pictures here still is a complete mystery to me. But I do my best to understand it and read the sticky threads.

[Gwar]

In my opinion it is 100% original, fellow member Weller has a thread of his, almost identical except his has the leather tab

[Martin3]

Hi Gwar,
Thanks for your time and answer, I will check the Weller thread if I can find it.

Thanks and best regards,
Martin

[Gwar]

Franke & Co - 1936

link is above

[weller]

Nice Franke & Co with the early maker stamp. We've seen these with leather tabs dated 1936 and 1937.

[Martin3]

Thanks for all your comments and the useful links!
Much appriciated!

Best regards,
Martin

[Ben Evans]

Very nice buckle with the early markings, not so often seen to be honest, nice score

[Martin3]

Thanks Ben!
I did some comparing before bidding on this one and I had a good feeling, but I am very happy with the positive confirmation.

Thanks all for your time!

Best regards,
Martin