Possible fake buckles

**Gwar** · 03-09-2017, 01:08 AM

I am quite sure that these are fake.. Can I get a second opinion ?? G

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-09-2017 01:08 AM

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**Combat Boots** · 03-09-2017, 01:45 AM

Gwar,
In the last photo you show a comparison of a fake and a original Dr. Franke and just so I am seeing this correctly is the fake buckle marking incised or pressed into the buckle? The original looks like raised lettering which I would expect to be correct. This is besides the fact of the totally different marking layout. Thanks for the heads up. Bob

**Gwar** · 03-09-2017, 01:51 AM

by Combat Boots

Gwar,
In the last photo you show a comparison of a fake and a original Dr. Franke and just so I am seeing this correctly is the fake buckle marking incised or pressed into the buckle? The original looks like raised lettering which I would expect to be correct. This is besides the fact of the totally different marking layout. Thanks for the heads up. Bob

The underscore.. off right not underneath G

**Combat Boots** · 03-09-2017, 01:55 AM

And I thought the Collectors Guild was a reputable place to shop. The fresh rust & bad markings are sure give aways. Bob

**kirby** · 03-09-2017, 02:17 AM

You will find lots of examples of these fakes in the sticky thread on Fake Luftwaffe buckle. Look at the cut on the prongs of the Frankie. I have never had much luck telling dealers about
Fake buckles.

**Gwar** · 03-09-2017, 02:28 AM

by kirby

You will find lots of examples of these fakes in the sticky thread on Fake Luftwaffe buckle. Look at the cut on the prongs of the Frankie. I have never had much luck telling dealers about
Fake buckles.

Fortunately for me and speaking in quite general terms, In recent years I have spent a small fortune at this site acquiring some of the best buckles afforded by David North's collection.. DAF / FAD / RAD.. I have sent Carey a message and if the don't concede then "Buyer Beware" of such a site.. I have also witnessed that they do not take kindly to criticism.. or afford any afterthought sometimes .. G