Recently I received a hole bunch of stuff from my wifes Grandfather. Came to Europe on D+36 (Le Havre)and fought all the way threw till he crossed the Rhine near Cologhne. He is still alive and I recorded his entire history with my video camera. He fought in France Belgium the Netherlands and Germany. Here are some of the buckles he gave us... First the medic buckle..
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I think this is from the first world warComment
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back of ww1 bkleComment
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And I saved the best for last. From what I can gather this is an SA buckle. Any advice on its value would be appreciated. None of the buckles have makers marks so if you can id them and give some opinion on their value that would be cool..Comment
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the back..Comment
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1 more front, pretty dam shiny..Comment
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Very nice buckles.That they were brought back by your grandfather is even better
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The second buckle is a Reichsheer buckle (Army)post WWI and pre-WWII,during the Weimar Republic era. The third could be SA/very early SS(bronze in color), or NSKK(silver).
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its silver in front. What exactly is the NSKK?Comment
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Chad
Just to add a little from what Raymond has already confirmed.
First buckle as the pre 1938 Deutsches Rotes Kreuz and although a very common buckle, yours is slightly unusual. Note the distinct striations to the reverse of the buckle and also, the very light gilt wash to the roundel.
Second buckle as a Weimar era, Reichswehr/Reichsheer and possibly, worn from the mid 1920's to the mid 1930's. This buckle is not within my field of collecting and perhaps others will confirm the period of wear. Also, there are those who suggest that the distinct circular pattern to the reverse, indicates the maker as H Aurich of Dresden.
The final buckle is an excellent and distinct "high eagle" SA (not NSKK in my opinion) and your images, strongly suggest chrome on brass. A distinct style of eagle and swastika, strongly associated with the very well known Overhoff of Lüdenscheid.
Regards,
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Thank you very much for the info. Now If I only knew the value so I can get them insured. Wife won't let me sell them, and to be honest I dont think I want to..Family history associated and all..Comment
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Here is the belt grandpa brought home with the buckles it has a mark on the metal part that says OLC in a horizontal diamond any info on this?? It looks like leather but feels like paper.Whoever wore must of lost a lot of wait cause the holes in the belt strap on the inside go onto the actual belt. Thanks for looking..Comment
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OLC is the maker Overhoff & Cie in the city of Lüdenscheid. I haven't bought a buckle in awhile so your best bet would be to check some of the dealers sites to see what the charge.My ruff estimite would be Red Cross $50-75,SA $50-75 and the Army $40-50.
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