Early LW droop tail buckle - odd varient?

[Mike Bollow]

I just picked up a 1941 dated BROWN EM belt and aluminum droop tail buckle. The buckle has a catch unlike I have ever seen before. Any information is appreciated! - Mike

[Mike Bollow]

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[Gene]

This is known as a "crank catch" and isn't too rare per se; too bad it doesn't have its leather tab still affixed with a nice LBA stamp or unit stamp on it. Still a nice one!

[regiment739]

A nice early lufte buckle good find

[Mike Bollow]

Thanks guys! I put it onthe e-stand today!

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