Early Gau Essen SS EM buckle

[M Bando]

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Any opinons if this buckle is original?
It surfaced at an estate sale recently.
Will post the highly unusual reverse, next.

[M Bando]

Reverse of Gau Essen buckle


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I think this thing is made of aluminum(?), but note the highly unusual
catch, separately mounted, the unusual R Z M with numbers M34/2,
and the general lack of fine detail on front and back.
Any thoughts/input/opinions welcome.
Thanks, MB

[Bob Hritz]

Mark,

It is a copy originating from eastern Europe.

Bob Hritz

[josh105]

catch, separately mounted, the unusual R Z M with numbers M34/2,
and the general lack of fine detail on front and back.

Sounds like you knew before you posted it! Trust the gut!

Yes, one of the easiest fakes to spot, and I really have a hard time believing it was made to fool!

[tgn]

Looks like the "estate" sale was a scam.

Tom

[Guido L.]

Yes of course! A very poor fake.

Any relation to the SS is also not confirmed.

Best,
Guido

[sans probleme]

fake buckle


horrible fake
best
TEDDY