SS officers belt buckle: original?

[Guido]

Note about honesty in business: The seller was selling those as reproductions, not as original. This was several months ago and certainly production evolved. Our friend Wickie could be able to tell you even more.

Is here meant the fully casted reproduction?

If yes, this particular reproduction should make us not overly nervous as the fake give aways are by an in hands inspection clearly visible.

Best,
Guido

[Wagriff]

Bloody hell that is a good fake, they are getting better & better

They need to pass a law like they do with coins, that you have to include the word "copy" somewhere on a piece... William

[Friese]

Hello,

I now get the SS belt buckle. I made many pictures of it.
The belt buckle has a weight of ca.20g and a diameter of ca.49,4 cm.
I think it's a nice worn original.

Best regards Torsten

[Ben Evans]

Torsten, I like the buckle and I also think it is an original buckle, I cannot see any cast marks on it, lets see what JP says about it. If it turns out to be a fake buckle then we are in alot of trouble!

[Friese]

Torsten, I like the buckle and I also think it is an original buckle, I cannot see any cast marks on it, lets see what JP says about it. If it turns out to be a fake buckle then we are in alot of trouble!

ok, then we wait.

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Is here meant the fully casted reproduction?

If yes, this particular reproduction should make us not overly nervous as the fake give aways are by an in hands inspection clearly visible.

Best,
Guido

These are indeed made to be sold "pictures based". But it is now how most people are buying: from the web. Even if that particuliar one had revealed itself in hands, we can be sure the production already involved. Keep in mind the cast EM 822/38 and 36/38's were close to perfect already back to 2004 and overall size has been corrected to match originals as well. I had those in hands and really makes you wondering. Saying to not be too worry is wrong IMO. Beter be too much than not enough ...

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

ok, then we wait.

It is an original.

[Friese]

Hello,

no other one more opinion? I looked on the web and some of the original SS leader belt buckles found for comparison.

Here are the links to:

Link Nr.1: SS Officers Aluminum 36/39 - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Link Nr.2: SS Leader OLC 36/39 Belt and Buckle - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Link Nr.3: Alg SS Officers Brocade Belt & Buckle - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Link Nr. 4:Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Link Nr. 5:Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Link Nr. 6:SPREE-MILITARIA - Waffen-SS Paradefeldbinde des Stbnfhr. & Rttkrz.Träger W.Kniep A-011




Best regards,

Torsten

[Friese]

It is an original.

Hi Jean Pierre,

Ok, that was at the same time. I thank you very much for your help.

Best regards,

Torsten

[Dimas]

I have seen some very good cast buckles, they are Czech made. The material used is softer than aluminium, and the colour is more graphite. They are very good made. And if I will buy a buckle, I want hand inspect them

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Despite I just wrote. Your looks fine to me