KM BUCKLE & BELT OPINIONS NEEDED...

[Waffen-Mike]

Hello All

This KM Buckle and belt is a recent purchase. I believe it to be 100% original (that is why I bought it) but would like the opinion of the forum as to its originality. Thank you for your thoughts.
Best Regards
Mike

[Waffen-Mike]

A close up of the obverse (some of the gold wash has worn off)

[Waffen-Mike]

The reverse...

[Waffen-Mike]

The maker mark...

[Waffen-Mike]

The KM eagle on the brown tab...

[Waffen-Mike]

The hook on the belt is marked with what looks like a "41" and a inspector stamp

[Waffen-Mike]

The black belt also has the KM eagle stamped in the leather...

[David North]

Mike

Totally original and as you supposed.

Indeed, a "text book" example.

The strap hook by the way shows the makers logo of a fir tree supported by S C, for Schmolle und Cie.

A highly desirable and high value item these days!

Regards,

David

[Marc verstraete]

Indeed a fine used example of a KM buckle and belt. They are getting really hard to find.

What instrument did you take the "circular" close up pictures with Mike....???

Marc

[Waffen-Mike]

Thanks Dave and Marc for your comments.

Dave - I thought the makers logo (tree supported by the S and C) was an inspector stamp, similar to those found on German WW2 guns - Yes, I am still Learning

Marc - the close up shots are taken with the same camera, I just place a loop directly in front of the lens and snap the picture.

I also bought an Assman HJ conversion buckle and belt from the same guy (again, I believe it to be 100% good). I will post pictures of this item soon.

Again, thanks for the reassurance!
Mike

[tinmantis]

what's a reasonable price for one in this condition guys?
jon

[Marc verstraete]

Reasonable price...... is there still such a thing in the militaria .......

KM buckles are getting very,VERY hard to find and will sell for a minimum of 350 Ero in good condition ( with tab) The belt.... 150 €ro minimum.
(prices in Europe)
Marc