1941 - J C Maedicke, Berlin

[weller]

I picked this one up recently; good price. Once obtained the paint looked different etc. Ben checked it out and said good, so a new Heer maker for me

Cheers!

[Ben Evans]

Nice buckle Jeff, here is another for comparison

[weller]

Thanks Ben, I did note the eagle looked correct...!

[Ben Evans]

Quite distinct these eagles Jeff, only three makers had buckles that looked like this, Maedicke, CW Motz and Schmole & Comp. With Maedicke and Motz being local in the Berlin/Brandenburg area it has been said that they merged or used the same dies for the buckles, examples of the other two are attached for your info

[Ben Evans]

Just for info here are pics of the Motz and Maedicke buckle together for comparison

[weller]

Thanks Ben, and I'll look around for a CW Motz next
Jeff

[Gunny Hartmann]

Cool buckle, nice find!...