Unmarked Assmann EM Steel Buckle?

[John T]

Hello Fellows:

How scarce are unmarked Assmann EM steel buckles? I picked one up with no finish on the front (polished away) and what appears to be field gray on the reverse but no markings. I was not aware that Assmann made such pieces without markings. Any input would be appreciated. I can not post pictures now as my camera died after six long years of service and I am going to get a new one in a few days.

John

[John T]

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[John T]

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[Ric Ferrari]

Hello Fellows:

How scarce are unmarked Assmann EM steel buckles? I picked one up with no finish on the front (polished away) and what appears to be field gray on the reverse but no markings. I was not aware that Assmann made such pieces without markings. Any input would be appreciated. I can not post pictures now as my camera died after six long years of service and I am going to get a new one in a few days.

John

Hi John,

since your buckle seems to be a 155/43 II° type (according to Redeuilh's classification) are you sure it's not marked under the post sleeve assembly ?.
Sometimes the mark in this kind of buckle is very light...

Ric

[John T]

HI Ric....you are right...I looked at the piece with a magnifying glass and could see the 155/43 code marked very lightly and part of one circle. It is interesting that it is marked so lightly.

John