Deutsche Reichsbahn

[Ssteve]

Hello,

Thought I would share my latest buckle. I got really, really, lucky on this one.

Anyhow, the Deutsche Reichsbahn is by far my favorite buckle, but this one is MINT with a crimped catch which makes it extra special in my book. I personally have never come across a Reichsbahn with a crimped catch and would love to see any others. The scans don't really do it justice and it looks far better in hand. Hope you like and any opinions good or bad are welcome. Thanks

Regards,
Steve

[Ssteve]

reverse

"Crimped Catch"

[David North]

Steve

Fantastic buckle.

The DRB in aluminium as rare in any form or condition, however with the elusive crimp catch, even more so.

Do the claws have a slight "kink".

If so, the combination of the claw type and the catch, strongly suggesting that this is an Assmann buckle.

Regards,

David

[Ric Ferrari]

Hello,

Thought I would share my latest buckle. I got really, really, lucky on this one.

Anyhow, the Deutsche Reichsbahn is by far my favorite buckle, but this one is MINT with a crimped catch which makes it extra special in my book. I personally have never come across a Reichsbahn with a crimped catch and would love to see any others. The scans don't really do it justice and it looks far better in hand. Hope you like and any opinions good or bad are welcome. Thanks

Regards,
Steve

Hallo Steve,

it's a very nice buckle and indeed scarce.
It's interesting to note as both yours and mine are undoubled die struck in the back side.

Best

Ric

[Ssteve]

Ric and David thanks for the kind words. There is a slight "kink" in the prongs though the scan doesn't show them that well.

I'm just curious I've seen this "crimp catch" on Reichsbahn, HJ, and DAF. Were there any other buckles this type of catch was used on?

Also, for you David, if I remember correctly don't you have an aluminum Reichsbahn with a very odd, yet very rare catch?

Steve

[David North]

Steve

Apparently, this super "crimp" style catch was not solely used by Assmann, although I think that F W A u. S were the main proponent. I suppose in theory, any die stamped aluminium buckle and subject to the correct tooling, could be provided with this "crimp" style of catch.

You are right though in suggesting that this style of catch is mainly seen on (Assmann) HJ, DAF-Werkschar and DRB buckles.

Regards,

David

p.s. - yes, I still have the "two ball" style catch, DRB buckle.

[Marc verstraete]

A very rare buckle indeed!!! And missing in my collection.
Marc

[Chad Williams]

Awesome buckle I allways loved this catch style..very seldom seen buckle ..Chad

[Marc verstraete]

here a few other models of this buckle

[Marc verstraete]

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[Marc verstraete]

I would like to know if somone else has these buckles with a tab on......So far I'v seen only two of these....

[Kevin Rea]

Hello Marc,
I have a feldgrau nickel Reichsbahn buckle with a black tab marked Assmann 1940.
I am happy to see your brass Reichsbahn -- beautiful and rare!!
Cheers
Kev

[Ssteve]

Hi Marc,

Your Reichsbahn buckles are beautiful and soooooo MINT! Very nice!
I especially like your one with the tab. Never seen one with a tab before.

Steve

[Ric Ferrari]

here a few other models of this buckle

Hallo all,

just to add a missing variant : steel (magnetic) silvered by Assmann

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Marc,

any chance to view back side of your gold one ?

Best

Ric

[Ric Ferrari]

Back side