Real buckle or replica?

[MAP]

As you noted in your other thread, your a new collector in the TR space. Will say consider yourself lucky to be just starting out and finding this forum. You will save tons of $. Alway post before you buy

[Jacobwa334]

I'm very happy that there is a community willing to help other collectors. It is greatly appreciated!

[MAP]

I'm very happy that there is a community willing to help other collectors. It is greatly appreciated!

Most of us have a draw full of fakes reminding us of the pitfalls of this hobby. There is more knowledge here than in any book. Study the threads here, listen to the seasoned collectors and in no time you will quickly see good from bad.

[Gwar]

Most of us have a draw full of fakes reminding us of the pitfalls of this hobby. There is more knowledge here than in any book. Study the threads here, listen to the seasoned collectors and in no time you will quickly see good from bad.

Words of wisdom..

[Wewelsburg]

I may be on thin ice here but I think it's a good one by Aurich.

Hey, we need some expert help here

[Wilhelm Saris]

I would like to see a good or perfect photo from the HA marking.
Now I cannot see it properly!

[Gwar]

Hope this helps

[Wilhelm Saris]

NO! Not for what I need to see. My eyes are getting old
and that's my problem!

[Wagriff]

If that's a genuine buckle, it has to sport the most cartoonish eagle's head I've ever seen yet...Even if it Is genuine, I wouldn't want it..

[Ben Evans]

Guys, the buckle is original by Hermann Aurich, here is one for reference

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Note the distinct eagle and slender ears