Trade Guild buckle?

[Coco]

Dear all,

I recently acquired this buckle. It seems to be a so-called 'Trade Guild' buckle of which type a specimen buckle is shown on page 359 of the reference book by Peter Nash called 'German Belt Buckles 1845-1945'. This one looks a bit different.

What do you think? All comments are most appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
Best regards,

Coco

[Coco]

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[David North]

Coco

A carpentry or wood working (once guild) associated buckle as you probably already known.

Numerous variations of this buckle being manufactured both pre 1945 and post 1945 - and now !

http://www.fhb-zunft.de/index.php?se...|81|&l=special

It is slightly difficult to establish, however I think that that one you have shown is more than likely, post 1945.

Regards,

David