Enlisted Luftschutz

**SteveR** · 04-12-2009, 07:30 PM

Here is a late war unmarked enlisted Luftschutz.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-12-2009 07:30 PM

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**Ben Evans** · 04-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Look at the ears of this buckle, very characteristic of Overhoff, compare the rear to a late war unmarked Overhoff SS you will see what I mean

**Ben Evans** · 04-12-2009, 07:58 PM

I have found a pic for comparison

**Dimas** · 04-12-2009, 08:50 PM

The rare buckle in that condition, very good catch!

**Ty Revelo** · 04-12-2009, 11:09 PM

Rare is correct. This is the first time to actual see one. Thanks so much for the photo.

Ty

**SteveR** · 04-13-2009, 03:20 AM

Thanks guys.
A big thanks for identifying the maker.
Steve

**lach470** · 04-13-2009, 03:25 PM

Nice exampe for sure! I have one that has scratches on the front - not as minty as this one!
Cool!

Rob

**David North** · 04-16-2009, 06:20 PM

Steve

Is there a feint stamped number 42 or 43 under the pin shroud ?

Regards,

David

**SteveR** · 04-16-2009, 08:43 PM

by David North

Steve

Is there a feint stamped number 42 or 43 under the pin shroud ?

Regards,

David

If there is I can not see it sir.

**David North** · 04-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Steve

Thankyou for confirming that there are no marks under the pin shroud.

Actually and to be correct, the buckle is SHD rather than "Luftschutz".

This design is encountered in steel, aluminium and zinc alloy, with the steel edition being the most common. To my knowledge, there are 3 "types" by markings as (1) GB on the lip and a number underneath the pin shroud, (2) R S & S on the lip and (3), no markings whatsoever. You of course hold (3).

I have attached images of the Brehmer and Sieper SHD buckle, along with yours. Although the one you have displays the box ears jolly similar to the Sieper SHD, note the quite different style of brazed on catch.

Regards,

David