UBB.threads Forums Uniform & Accessories Belts and Buckles Forum O&C SS EM buckle

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Originally posted by M. Bando:
I believe that if Jean Pierre could do a 'hands-on' examination of this buckle, he would have no doubt that it is original. It is obviously different from the examples depicted in his article. Also the quality of this piece is better than any vet-acquired SS buckles I've seen. Against that, we have the fact that the code numbers in question have been used on obvious fakes in the past. I'm still waiting for anyone to post what they consider to be a 'real' green steel O&C SS EM buckle here. I cannot imagine any SS buckle of better quality construction and detail on the obverse than this one.
The buckle in question was purchased from the alleged son of a vet, who also sold 3 unissued black-edged HG division Luftwaffe EM breast eagles and a Army dagger, in decent condition. But the quality of the buckle speaks for itself-I wish all the forum members could do a hands-on, because seeing it in person is believing.