Description
You are bidding on a VERY NICE and 100% ORIGINAL WW2 German Luftwaffe Steel EM/NCO Belt Buckle!
Military belts and buckles date back hundreds of years, and were originally designed for attaching swords and daggers. First introduced on May 20, 1935, the Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s belt buckle underwent minor modifications in late 1937 or early 1938 with a new pattern eagle and again in 1940 with a slight difference in construction. Originally the EM/NCO’s buckles were produced with a silver finish until a blue/grey version was introduced, (Circa mid-1940), and a tropical, olive drab version was introduced in late 1940 although the silver finished buckles continued to be utilized. Originally military buckles produced under government contract had the addition of a leather, (canvas web for tropical buckles), tabs which were designed to help support the ammunition pouches and prevent slippage but regulations in 1942 discontinued the tabs to preserve leather although the directive was not completely adhered to.
Made of a stamped steel construction, this 1940 pattern buckle is in EXCELLENT used condition! Retaining 90% of the original paint and finish, there is some slight dirt and very minor traces of wear, but it could easily be cleaned up if needed. No maker marks that I can see, but they could be hidden under the paint. Brought back by a US Serviceman, it would make a SUPERB addition to any collection or display!
