First German Buckle (relic)

[GreekMilitaria]

Hello so today after a very long time i went to the flea market
First thing that got my attention was this belt buckle and i bought it
I think it's original but i also want an expert's opinion
It is repainted

[Gunny Hartmann]

Looks like an honest Heer example, i'd be tempted to strip that paint off it though!..

[GreekMilitaria]

thank you Gunny!!
i really dont know if i want to mess with it :P i will see

[Gunny Hartmann]

Indeed that's your choice, but i think it'd look better without a layer of modern paint!...

[GreekMilitaria]

hehe ok i will try to get it out

[Ben Evans]

Original buckle that has been repainted

[GreekMilitaria]

Original buckle that has been repainted

Thank you Ben can we find the maker?
i can post better pictures if needed

[slados28]

Judging by the pitting etc. it's a repainted relic indeed, strip the paint and you'll have a nice displayable relic buckle

[Ben Evans]

From the eagle I was thinking Schmole & Comp, Menden but very hard to place in that condition, have a look around the catch for what looks like a Xmas tree, the prongs may have been replaced at some point also.

[GreekMilitaria]

i can't see any marks there Ben i will try to remove paint and then do the "Lemon juice method" for rust and then hopefully i see if there's any mark