{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-1936-dated-dransfeld-co-heer-em-nco-aluminum-buckle-with-luftwaffe-leather-belt","title":"Original German WWII 1936 Dated Dransfeld \u0026 Co. Heer EM\/NCO Aluminum Buckle with Luftwaffe Leather Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a WWII German Wehrmacht (Heer) Aluminum EM\/NCO's Belt Buckle (Koppelschloß) with an original black leather belt, which is originally of Luftwaffe origin, and was paired with the buckle at some point. The buckle is embossed with the Heer motto \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOTT MIT UNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (\"God (is) with us\") around the Wehrmacht \u003cem\u003eReichsadler\u003c\/em\u003e (State Eagle). Nice aluminum construction box buckle with a pebbled background. The buckle is in good condition, and is a single piece injection molded and crimped example. It does show some surface wear, common due to the softer aluminum alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis buckle was originally entirely painted standard Heer olive gray, and while this is almost completely gone on the front, the rear still still shows a good amount. There is no maker mark on the back of the buckle, however it still retains the Pre-1941 leather tab, though it is damaged, and the maker information is only partial. However we did recognize the partial name, so we are confident in our transcription:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[DRAN]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSFELD \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e[MENDEN\/W]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt itself measures about \u003cstrong\u003e37”\u003c\/strong\u003e from end to end, and is made from thick leather with the standard leather tab with 7 pairs of holes attached to it for size adjustment. The stitches for this are \"hidden\", so they do not appear on the front, correct for a belt made for the Luftwaffe. Near the end clip is a very faint \u003cstrong\u003eL.B.A. (S)\u003c\/strong\u003e stamping, indicating it was inspected at the \u003cem\u003eLuftwaffebekleidungsamt\u003c\/em\u003e (Air Force Clothing Office) in Sonneberg, Germany. There is also a small \u003cstrong\u003eD.\u0026amp;C.\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp on the end clip, also for \u003cem\u003eDransfeld \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e. The leather is a bit stiff but has no cracks or other damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an appealing mixed branch German WWII belt set, combining a Heer EM\/NCO aluminum buckle with a period Luftwaffe leather belt. The buckle retains a good amount of its original olive gray finish on the reverse, along with its damaged but partially legible \u003cstrong\u003e1936\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cem\u003eDransfeld \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e leather tab. The belt carries a faint \u003cstrong\u003eL.B.A. (S)\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection stamp, while its end clip is additionally marked “D.\u0026amp; C.” for Dransfeld \u0026amp; Co. Although we cannot determine when the Heer buckle and Luftwaffe belt were paired, both components are period examples with identifiable wartime markings and present well together. This unusual combination would display particularly well in a German WWII belt buckle, uniform, or field equipment collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45416236712005,"sku":"ONSV25TGA041","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25TGA041__01_6ff3418b-9a45-4c72-ac6a-322bf0824128.jpg?v=1785344836","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-1936-dated-dransfeld-co-heer-em-nco-aluminum-buckle-with-luftwaffe-leather-belt","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}