Luftwaffe 1st Pattern

[Ssteve]

Hello,

Just picked this one up recently. One of the better 1st patterns I've been able to find though it could be better. Anyhow the buckle is marked JD and the leather tab is marked J. Deutschbien G.m.b.H. 1937 Euskirchen. The tab is also marked L.B.A.(S), but there is no unit mark that I can find. I've seen these marked LBA before, but never with an "S" afterwards. Probably doesn't mean anything. Here are a couple pictures.

Steve

[Ssteve]

JD Marked...............

[Ssteve]

Tab markings

J. Deutschbien G.m.b.H. 1937 Euskirchen

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Steve, just for your info, the (S) stands for "Stuttgart".

Nice buckle.

Cheers, Ade.

[Ssteve]

Thanks Adrian...

As was putting this buckle away I compared it to another 1st pattern I have and noticed how "domed" shaped this buckle was compared to the other one. I tried to photograph it the best I could.

Steve

[LOTHRINGEN]

Hi

I Share Some Pics Of Mine .
But Mine Is Not In Realy Good Condition Compared To Yours.

Regards

Xavier

[LOTHRINGEN]

Other View

[LOTHRINGEN]

1st MODEL WITHOUT TAB

[LOTHRINGEN]

1st Model Compared To A 2nd Model

[Ssteve]

Xavier your buckles are very nice and you photos are much better than mine ! Thanks for sharing.

STeve

[DaveJ]

Steve,
Looks like there was tan paint on your buckle, field painted DAK?
I like it
Dave

[helmutderpa]

Mine

On of my buckles I like the most

[helmutderpa]

Back

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[helmutderpa]

Family picture

2 with crank catch, both 1935' dated and a more regular one...

[Ssteve]

Hi Dave,

I'm glad you like and good observation that I didn't even notice. It looks like it could be tan paint especially when I compare it to my other 1st pattern. Here's a couple pics.

Steve

Steve,
Looks like there was tan paint on your buckle, field painted DAK?
I like it
Dave