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#306603 03/26/2015 10:56 AM
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Could anyone help me out with this one?
Sorry, these are the only pictures I got so far.

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Anyone?
Think about buying it, auction ending in 2 days. smile

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Don't know much about buckles, but many are reproduced, some better than others. What concerns me here is the red-orange rust. Usually, Old rust is more brown in appearance. However, bright light can bring out the reddish color. "Artificial aging" is a trick often used to convince a potential buyer of authenticity. Nothing really jumps out, in my limited knowledge, this is a fake, but a more expert opinion is needed.

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Looks like a 36/42 fake IMHO.


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Originally Posted By: bushido
Looks like a 36/42 fake IMHO.


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Yes it's a 36/42 fake...


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Could somebody please tell us why it is a fake? Thanks.

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Just read this thread. I wish someone would answer Grumpy's question. I agree with the rusting prognosis, it looks like rust developed from a year or two, not seven decades. The steel around the rust looks quite clean and new.

I bought an original aluminium SS belt buckle a few years ago from Paul Hogel, but I am frankly scared to purchase any on auction sites or from less experienced dealers due to the proliferation of fakes. Would I be correct in thinking that one has to be even more careful when handling steel buckles as these have been more widely faked?

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Well, they fake just abut every type these days, steel, aluminum, nickel-silver, officer and other ranks - all are faked and some are quite good. That's why I asked my question here. I would hesitate to buy any buckle from anyone but perhaps a trusted dealer or veteran.

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I like the tongue closer to the wing. Always. Although I might miss a variant. It works.


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