M4/77 NSDAP zinc buckle

[slados28]

A few questions regarding this buckle and NSDAP buckles in general;

This M4/77 vet bringback (confirmed) is apparently a zinc buckle, is it common for these to have lost their golden gilt? Are M4/77 buckles common or scarcer than any others? And, yes, very aware of the "not an appraisal service" thing but what would you say around $100 would be fair?

Any and all help appreciated

[slados28]

Any thoughts on the buckle and eventual collectibility ?

[yellow12]

Hello,

original buckle in zinc .

Not the best condition but a not so often seen maker .

Must be Gebr. Glörfeld Lüdenscheid.

[slados28]

Thank you for the input! Yes, not the best condition but seeing as I already have the Ortsgruppe visor and a regular cotton kampfbinde from the same bringback lot I am seriously considering adding this one as well, despite the condition. I guess these zinc buckles might have been more prone to loss of their gold gilt? Seems that's the case with a lot of other period zinc items at least... A plus that it's not one of the more common makers though.

[kirby]

I would search around a find a nicer one on a belt. It will display better with your visor.

[slados28]

Yeah, I think I'll leave it as the seller is not budging on the price at all --- a shame, as it would have been nice keeping these pieces together but $125 is too much no matter the connection. I think I'll shoot for a complete set, as suggested, when I am able to instead... the visor and armband will do. Thanks again for the help!