Hi All,
I am a new member here. I used to collect Third reich items many years ago but drifted to other militaria following deluge of fake items. However, after a recent hitler youth knife purchase, I have found myself drawn back in ! What I do like about collecting these days are forums like these with a chance to talk to new fellow collectors. I am now looking to purchase a hitler youth buckle or belt and buckle. Not much to choose from here in UK, but I spotted a reasonably priced belt and buckle and buckle was double marked with the Assman mark, A & S and O & S. Can anyone tell me a bit more about such double marks and why they are used ? Are double marked buckles faked ? I suppose everything is faked these days, but would fakers go to the trouble of a double stamp ? looking forward to visiting this site and becoming better educated on the HJ !
Cheers,
Mark
I am a new member here. I used to collect Third reich items many years ago but drifted to other militaria following deluge of fake items. However, after a recent hitler youth knife purchase, I have found myself drawn back in ! What I do like about collecting these days are forums like these with a chance to talk to new fellow collectors. I am now looking to purchase a hitler youth buckle or belt and buckle. Not much to choose from here in UK, but I spotted a reasonably priced belt and buckle and buckle was double marked with the Assman mark, A & S and O & S. Can anyone tell me a bit more about such double marks and why they are used ? Are double marked buckles faked ? I suppose everything is faked these days, but would fakers go to the trouble of a double stamp ? looking forward to visiting this site and becoming better educated on the HJ !
Cheers,
Mark