Identification two SS buckles

[saruman]

Hello,
Could you help me please to identifacate these two ss buckles please ? Are they original or fakes ?
Thank you in advance !











The second buckle :

[Guido L.]

Both the buckles are nice originals.
Too bad about the missing catch on the 36/42.

[saruman]

Hello,

Thank you to Guido for his opinion !

I update this post, to know if there are please other opinions about these buckles and two know how is it possible for the second buckle to be painted with the missing catch.

Thank you in advance !
Best regards

[Guido L.]

That is what I call a quick answer. Almost 2 years for a Thankyou!

[Ric Ferrari]

.....how is it possible for the second buckle to be painted with the missing catch.

Thank you in advance !
Best regards

They were painted with catch already soldered on, so I tend to believe it's a factory mistake.

Ric

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

That is what I call a quick answer. Almost 2 years for a Thankyou!

Remember that only the luckiest have a Thank you. Most receive nothing.

[schorschi]

That is what I call a quick answer. Almost 2 years for a Thankyou!

It was a Long way from middle-earth

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

They were painted with catch already soldered on, so I tend to believe it's a factory mistake.

Ric

...and the reason why the buckle does not show any wear

[saruman]

ok, thank you for explanation ! I apologize... I forgot to answer at the time...

I am very grateful to the members who give time and share knowleges to help me !
Sorry again,
Best regards

[dirtyharry]

Haha at least there are collectors there...good to know

It was a Long way from middle-earth