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Title Overhof-marked SS man's buckle, nickel silver
Nationality German
Period c 1927-36
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This enlisted man's buckle was worn by the SS right up until the introduction of the new aluminium buckles in 1936. This one is unusual, insomuch as the face plate, with the exception of the edges, has been given a frosted finish (by sand blasting or some other process). The normal finish would have been a regular nickel silver finish (shiny).

When, shortly before the war, the aluminium buckles were issued, with a matt grey finish to dull them down, possibly Overhof had old stocks of nickel buckles and treated them in a similar manner (in other words giving them a matt finish) to offload them. This frosting would appear to be a contemporary practice - I have seen it before on other German box buckles of this era.

NB: The current Hungarian copies of this buckle have a silver-soldered goal post. The originals would always appear to have a brazed fitting.

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


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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

Pistol arrived safely, thanks for the prompt service.

M W, UK, 26.03.2008

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