Who made this Heer buckle?

[ww2fotos]

I was wondering if anybody can tell me who made this buckle just by the construction? And the back is painted gray. What does that mean? I ask because of the several other Heer Officer's buckles I have, all of them are natural Aluminum, with NO paint on them. Thanks

[Ben Evans]

I have never collected Officer buckles, just EM so sorry mate I have no idea, maybe another member might know for you!

[ww2fotos]

Does anybody know?

[Ben Evans]

I know that Assmann made alot of these buckles

[ww2fotos]

I am wondering why it is painted gray, when the others I own are natural Aluminum? Any ideas?

[kirby]

I am wondering why it is painted gray, when the others I own are natural Aluminum? Any ideas?

No idea who the maker is but I have one a lot like it.

[ww2fotos]

I still wonder why one out of 3 is painted gray. It looks like yours is also painted gray. That indicates to me (perhaps incorrectly) that a specific firm made these. I have one made by Assmann, and it is different. The round piece in the back, that is used to form the catch is MUCH smaller on the Assmann.

[Ben Evans]

Do you think it could have been made by Overhoff? just looking at the make up of the buckle!

[ww2fotos]

I have no idea who made it. I wish somebody would tell me why it is painted gray - when the others I have are not. I have a feeling that would tell me who made it.

[Ben Evans]

Just a theory on the grey paint, if you look at DAK officer buckles they are painted a dark green colour, what about that grey painted officer buckles were field issue buckles and the non painted version were for parades? Just food for thought!