Aluminum Luftschutz real or fake?

[Ssteve]

I bought this aluminum Luftschutz from a guy who told be it was a fake because it was unmarked and made in aluminum. He told me this buckle was only made in steel with a silver wash. Needless to say I'm an impulsive buyer and bought it anyway. I'm new at collecting so I don't have much reference material in regards to this buckle. Any help would be great. Thanks for your time

Steve.

[Ssteve]

Here's a reverse photo

[David North]

Steve

I think that this is an original SHD buckle.

Here, aluminium (seen in both steel and aluminium) and without a makers mark or logo, which is perfectly "acceptable".

I can however guarantee that some Forum members will regard this somewhat rare buckle as a fake!

Regards,

David

[Ssteve]

David,
Thanks any idea on value?
Steve

[Chad Williams]

buckle is OK!!! I have found that the aluminum is much less common than the steel...value??? I think I paid about $200 for mine...chad

[Ssteve]

Thanks Chad !!
Steve

[David North]

Steve

I think the price that Chad indicated is right for this buckle, although interestingly, a US dealer has currently one of these buckles for sale at $95.00!

The bone of contention with this buckle is three pointed as,

• in theory a rare buckles, although recently, quite a few in circulation and including, those being offered on a well known US auction site
• the very distinct and short span catch
• the lack of silver grey paint on some examples

Attached is another aluminium example for comparison and also, one in steel.

Regards,

David

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