Still learning, need some opinions!

[cdavid]

Hey guys, I'm still learning about buckles and definitely don't want to get burned. These are the only two pics I have right now, but what are your opinions on this buckle?

[rbminis]

Check post #108 in this thread.
Fake SS Enlisted Men Database
Ralph.

[ivanjoaquin]

Good Overhoff nickelsilver buckle

[Ben Evans]

As per FB, look good but a rear pic would be nice

[Swinemunde68]

[Swinemunde68]

I like this style front

[cdavid]

Alright guys, I may have made the rookie mistake jumping the gun and getting this buckle without completely vetting it on here. Didn't pay a lot for it, so I'm hoping I scored! It was the one I posted a few weeks ago, but only had a few pictures from the auction house. What are your opinions? The belt seems like a repro, but from my novice knowledge I'm not entirely sure about it or the buckle.

[David North]

In my opinion, the buckle box is an original nickle silver example by Overhoff.

Possibly ground excavated and vigorously restored.

The pin, pin shroud and claws are not original to the buckle and are actually post 1945.

Having said that and again in my opinion, the buckle box is original.

Regards and best wishes,

David

[Gwar]

In my opinion, the buckle box is an original nickle silver example by Overhoff.

Possibly ground excavated and vigorously restored.

The pin, pin shroud and claws are not original to the buckle and are actually post 1945.

Having said that and again in my opinion, the buckle box is original.

Regards and best wishes,

David

You are quite the detective David.. I totally missed the crappy pin !! I was more focused on the buckle.. G

[cdavid]

Thanks for your input David! I thought something with the pin looked off, but i'm in the early stages of my buckle collecting career and still learning so what do I know. Just for future reference, what exactly is it on the pin that makes it post war? I'll take all the advice I can get!