Fake Luft buckle ??

[Jos L C]

Hello,
One of my Luft buckles caused me some doubt,although I think it's a nice one.
I don't like the way the catch is welded on.
Any thoughts ??

Jos.

[Jos L C]

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[Marc verstraete]

Hello Jos,

Your buckle is probably an Assmann from the 1941/42 periods, Assmann made various models of catches at that time. I can’t see if the prongs are bended like they should be on the Assmann buckles but I am almost sure this is the maker. What colour is the buckle? I can’t make it out from the picture?
Marc V.

[Jos L C]

Hello Marc,
I've tried to scan a view of the prongs and they are bended.
The colour is blue/green other than the blue/black buckles.
I'll wait for your final verdict !

Jos.

[Ralph Heinz]

LW buckle

Jos,

I have a blue/gray LW buckle like yours and it still has the leather tab that has Assmann's oval stamp and a 1941 date. I'll scan and send photos to you so you can compare. My last attempt to post a photo here ended up so large it was unmanageable so I'll just send the photos to you privately.

Incidentally, the catch is attached in the same manner and I have no doubt about the authenticity of my buckle as you'll see in the photos.

Mit freundlichen Grussen,
Ralph

[Marc verstraete]

Jos,
I am also afirmative abouth your buckle, it is a Assmann.
Marc V.

[Marc verstraete]

Picture of a unmarked Assmann LW buckle with tab marked Assman.
Marc V.

[Jos L C]

Thanks Marc,
I'm convinced now.
I think you've a lot of Luftbuckles looking in the threads,Great !!
Thanks,
Jos.