A brilliant detail SS

[David North]

I must admit, it is not very often that I feel the sap rising in connection with a steel SS buckle.

This one was recently posted and sold on the e-stand. The vendor has however given his kind permission for the images to be used as a reference point on the Forum, just in case some members never saw it - thankyou Frank.

A brilliant detail steel SS by Josef Feix und Sohne - Gablonz a. d. N.

The design is sometimes and by a casual glance mistaken for an Assmann, although the detail of the eagle throughout, is quite distinct. Here as simply brilliant. In addition, the claw arrangement to this buckle is peculiar to Feix also.

Normally found with a JFS stamping near to the catch arrangement, however apparently not so on this one (as stated). The possibility however that the logo in a various form is lurking somewhere else on the buckle.

I have also attached a photo merge of this buckle centre, supported by Assmann SS designs, in order that a comparison can be made. The Assmann images have been taken from previous posts within the Forum, as not to infringe anyones copyright.

Regards,

David

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[Don Scowen]

Nice comparison pictures David. I do confess I took more than a passing interest when this first popped up, but decided other items called louder.

Cheers
Don

[Jody]

SS buckle

Hello,
I also liked the buckle very much and wish I had the money to have bought it. I also spotted it immediatley as a JFS. I wanted it to go with the example I have.

Here is what one looks like with the JFS mark. It is one of my favorite buckles and was captured by a relative.
Regards,
Jody

[Jody]

JFS SS Buckle

Here is the reverse of my buckle. You can see the hallmark in front of the catch.
Regards,
Jody