What does "SHuCo 40" stand for

[Jules]

Dear Sirs.

I recently got a alu belt bukle. It is stampet "SHuCo 40". Is it the maker and the year? And what does SHuCo stand for.

In anticipation.

Jules

[David North]

Jules

What type of buckle - may the Forum have an image ?

SHuCo - Sohni Huebach und Cie - Oberstein.

Regards,

David

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jules, it is indeed the maker and year marking

"40" is the year, 1940, and SHuCo is "Sohni, Heubach & Co". They were located at Oberstein and also produced awards, such as the IAB (I have one by them)plus were famous for making childrens tin plate toys.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jules]

Thank you

Dear Sirs.

Thank you very much.

The belt bukle is notthing special - just af heer alu "Gott mit Uns" type.

I will gladly post a picture, whem my membership comes through.

Thanks again.

Jules.