Zinc HJ buckle with odd M4 marking...

[lach470]

Hey gang.....I just received this buckle - it's a pretty cool HJ buckle that is made in zinc! That was one reason I wanted to add it to the collection - second reason is the odd M4 marking. See how the "M" is raised and somewhat smaller. I thought that was very cool.
Happy to have it added to the collection - thought I'd share some pics!
Cheers!
Rob

[StuG III]

Rob, I've never seen that kind of marking before. Cool buckle nonetheless.
Tom

[Ben Evans]

Rob, I wanted to buy it, wondered who got it in the end lol, hard maker to get hold of

[lach470]

Hey Ben! I guess I was just a little quicker on the trigger! I'm quite happy with it. I think it's pretty cool!
Cheers guys!

Rob

[Woolgar]

Rob, a great addition to your amazing collection

Nick

[lach470]

Thanks Nick!

R.

[talltom]

looks like a good addition to your growing collection Rob

tom

[Ben Evans]

Hey Ben! I guess I was just a little quicker on the trigger! I'm quite happy with it. I think it's pretty cool!
Cheers guys!

Rob

Mate you are quick draw Mcaw lol

[Chad William]

Rob
nice pick up! this is a DIE STRUCK ZINC HJ 99% of HJ zinc buckles are made by the njecion molding process.. there are 2 makers known that die struck zinc HJ- M5/276 & M4/ 118
a pretty rare buckle, and in great condition!
thanks for sharing
Chad

[lach470]

Thanks for that additional info Chad! Great to learn more about these! I'm quite happy to have it added to the mix!

Cheers lads!

Rob