Hello,
Today, I picked up this apparent mid-late war Heer belt and buckle set for a low price at a local flea market. Overall, my greatest concern is over the authenticity of the buckle, which has several issues:
1) This eagle's body has a much thinner profile and contour than most original Heer buckles I've seen. The definition of the beak and head differs in shape from other examples. Lastly, the arched, pointed areas at the top of the wings, which are less pronounced and flattened in other buckles.
2) The clasp attaches itself directly to the very top and bottom of the buckle, which I believe is also atypical of most Heer buckles as they should form a loop in the center.
As for the enlisted belt, it seems to resemble an average German infantry belt, although the markings are also a bit unique: such as the "9" stamp on one of the ends (which I'm assuming refers to the size), and the markings for the tongue which read,
" K.BARTA
VGRM. GUBAT & Co
PRAG "
Is it all possible that the belt could have been produced under German occupation in Czechoslovakia, or is it a post-war example? The wear itself seems roughly period, although the stampings are a bit bewildering.
Please give me your opinion on the set, and why it is or is not original, World War Two.
Thank you,
Poly
Today, I picked up this apparent mid-late war Heer belt and buckle set for a low price at a local flea market. Overall, my greatest concern is over the authenticity of the buckle, which has several issues:
1) This eagle's body has a much thinner profile and contour than most original Heer buckles I've seen. The definition of the beak and head differs in shape from other examples. Lastly, the arched, pointed areas at the top of the wings, which are less pronounced and flattened in other buckles.
2) The clasp attaches itself directly to the very top and bottom of the buckle, which I believe is also atypical of most Heer buckles as they should form a loop in the center.
As for the enlisted belt, it seems to resemble an average German infantry belt, although the markings are also a bit unique: such as the "9" stamp on one of the ends (which I'm assuming refers to the size), and the markings for the tongue which read,
" K.BARTA
VGRM. GUBAT & Co
PRAG "
Is it all possible that the belt could have been produced under German occupation in Czechoslovakia, or is it a post-war example? The wear itself seems roughly period, although the stampings are a bit bewildering.
Please give me your opinion on the set, and why it is or is not original, World War Two.
Thank you,
Poly
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