Luftwaffe 1940 S&C

[SgtB]

Here's another buckle from the 101st vet. He removed this from either
the first enemy he killed or the first dead soldier he came across. That
wasn't too clear.

[SgtB]

The tab is stamped 'SCHMO_E & COMP. - MENDEN -1940'. Who can
tell me what the missing letter is? Is it an 'N'? It is obscured by the
stitching. I know I've seen this maker before.

[SgtB]

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[SgtB]

The makers mark is an 'S' and 'C' on each side of a little tree symbol
and '1940'. It's very familiar to me but I can't remember where I've
seen it.

[GLM]

Brian - It's actually SCHMOLLE u Co., Menden. They produced many of the belt catches also, so that might be where you saw the SC between the pine tree logo before? BTW - Very nice buckle; send it my way when you get tired of it!

Regards,
Gary

[SgtB]

Thanks Gary! I believe I had this maker years ago. If I part with
it, I'll let you know.

[GLM]

Brian - You be sure to do that!!

Gary