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Title Weimar armed forces waist belt clasp, other ranks
Nationality German
Period c 1925-36
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This relatively uncommon die-struck steel example has a blue-grey finish to the front, suggesting possible navy use, with a field-grey finish to the reverse. A nickel version of this buckle (for parade and walking out) is occasionally found with a field-grey finish.

This design replaced the old Prussian one circa 1925 and was widely used by the navy as a combat buckle, their parade version being in brass.

It is stamped 'OEL' to the reverse, which may stand for 'Offenberg - Engels & Co, Ludenscheid'. The size of the lettering (larger than normal) may indicate post-war ownership by this factory for use on a display board or as a sample.

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[Belt Buckles : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

I recieved the medal today and I am very pleased with the quality. It is in excellent condition, both the medal and the ribbon, for an original.

M T, UK, 30.11.2006

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I G, Malta, 03.10.2005

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