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Title Allgemeine SS other ranks waist buckle
Nationality German
Period c 1929-35
Sold

This is essentially an unmarked Overhoff & Co buckle which has had some restoration, to whit the brass belt prongs and a new brass goal post. The goal post replaces some horrible lead solder device which has now been largely cleaned off, probably taking any maker's marks with it! However, the price reflects all this.

There is another perfect Overhoff buckle on the site if you want to make a comparison. Like the other one, it is made of solid nickel silver. In fact, it may be rather earlier than the other, inasmuch as the relief is somewhat sharper, perhaps made from a slightly different die.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Belt Buckles : Third Reich : SS Police Fire]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Second buckle arrived. Very pleased with it. Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on your website for more buckles.

D R, UK, 12.01.2011

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