Is this buckle original?

[Max66]

I have recently bought this HJ buckle. It seems to be original, but I am not an expert. Can someone give his opinion? Thanks

[Edelweisse]

This wants to be a HY Assmann belt buckle.…..but something is “off” about it besides the various hallmarks being on the opposite side of the buckle…

 

Let’s see what the SMEs say.…

[Max66]

Thank you for your answer. I wonder why forgers would have placed the marks in the wrong position.

[Marshallj]

Is that buckle steel? Those markings would not be on a steel buckle.

[Max66]

Yes, it is steel, not brass.

[Max66]

This is a similar buckle for sale on a specialized web site. Same marks on the same side....?

[Danny J]

heres a real one from the gettysburg museum of history collection...

a couple of things look wrong when you compare, but the mushiness of the back side eagle head & swastika messiness would make me skeptical. and the fact the markings on the wrong side.🤷‍♂️

but im not an expert on these buckles.