Assman maker mark differences

[Mike930]

Hi all. I was wondering something. I've recently noticed differences in this makers mark. Color me blind but I've never noticed this before. I see the A made in a couple different ways. One way is with the straight horizontal lines. The other way is with those same lines blocked at the ends. Are both these styles good marks? Did the company change the way they made the mark in certain years.

Mike

[David North]

Mike

I think someone could write a book about the Assmann "A" !!

Regards,

David

[Mike930]

Yikes! Are all those authentic?

Mike

[David North]

Mike

It is really not an overly impressive photo merge.

I actually think any collector with HJ, DAF-Werkschar, RAD etc., would be able to collate such an image without any effort.

All original (hopefully) and perhaps a good example in relation to the inconsistency (and attraction) of the Assmann A design.

Regards,

David

[Mike930]

Hi David,

That was just my feeble attempt at trying to be funny. Sorry. I appreciate the response. I've never seen the A made in so many different ways.

Mike

[David North]

Mike

Absolutely no need to apologise and crikey, what is wrong with a touch of humour within the forum.

I for one thought that your original query was very interesting and also, not at all unreasonable to ask if all the marks were authentic.

The Assmann mark is faked and here is just one of several in circulation at the moment.

Regards,

David

[Mike930]

Hi David,

Thank you sir. I agree with you on the humor issue. I try to interject a little of that as often as I can. (No matter how stupid.) I think we need to laugh more often these days.

So that mark is a fake? I have to admit that the only Assman mark I'm used to recognizing is the A. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anything with an A & S mark or not. But I've not been doing this as long as a lot of people either.

Mike

[regiment739]

David, just an observation, I have seen alot of the "A" marks with a bar on marked on early pieces. Did Assman tend to mark early pieces with a "A" with bar or did it not matter.

Thanks

[David North]

Mike and Ben

I hope that I am not appearing too evasive, however I am somewhat unclear as to why Assmann should have on occasions, decided not to use their very distinct, embellished A logo. This is the logo which seems to appear more often, albeit in slightly differing formats and designs, however also, supported by the plain A.

My unsubstantiated assumption has always been that the plain A tends to appear mainly on the early HJ buckles and at a period, when Assmann with other makers, were somewhat confused about the initial RZM regulations.

Perhaps some of the specialised HJ collectors could wade in here.

Regards,

David

[KC1]

A good question to pose to Chad.