Does anyone have any thoughts about this most peculiar HJ buckle?
A steel example and which is marked /23 (Presumably M4/23 for Dr. Franke und Cie. KG., Lüdenscheid).
The peculiarity of course being the dark blue obverse paint finish which does appear to be period.
Regards,
David
hi all,,,i have picked up this HJ buckle,,it has traces of gold on front and in the recessees of the reverse,,were there any gilt or gold HJ buckles such as this??...and who is the maker of the buckle,,,rzm m4/23,,,many thanks,,Robert:blink: