mint "43" dated buckle

[Lenny W]

i received this buckle from vets wife along with a flag its mint condition and well marked the only thing i thought was strange i see (brass) ? peeking out where the paint has chipped i thought these late war buckle were steel i would appreciate comments

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[KC1]

Looks like a very nice Berg and Nolte steel buckle - I can't see any brass peaking out. You can easily tell whether it's brass or steel with a magnet.

[regiment739]

Have a close look at the worn bits, is there a green colour underneath? Could have been overpainted/sprayed at some point, hard to say without the buckle in hand.

[Lenny W]

it is magnetic strange the metal peeking through has a gold tint to it thanks guys

[KC1]

Steel tends to rust very easily - could it be a spot of rust?

[Lenny W]

i definetally see a thin was of brass under the chipped areas but the buckle is 100% magnetic

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[p38]

mint buckle

I've the twin

best
Emmanuel

[Glenn McInnes]

I am thinking a fire gilt KM buckle, period re-painted.(from surplus)




Glenn

[Lenny W]

very interesting theory Glenn thanks