{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-heer-army-em-nco-leather-parade-belt-with-nickel-plated-steel-buckle-j-c-maedicke-1941-dated-leather-tab-size-90","title":"Original German WWII Heer Army EM\/NCO Leather Parade Belt with Nickel Plated Steel Buckle, J.C. Maedicke 1941 Dated Leather Tab, Size 90","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer Army EM\/NCO leather parade belt with a nickel plated steel \u003cem\u003eKoppelschloß\u003c\/em\u003e buckle, complete with its original \u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong\u003eJ.C. Maedicke\u003c\/strong\u003e leather tab. The black finished leather belt is size 90 and retains its adjustment tab and OLC marked steel end clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickel plated steel box buckle bears the Heer motto:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOTT MIT UNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor “God with us,” surrounding the Heer eagle within a double rope border, with oak leaf and acorn decoration along the lower portion. The original nickel plating is very well retained across the front, showing only light wear and scattered fine pinprick oxidation. The reverse has more oxidation and some verdigris, particularly around the adjustment claw, consistent with prolonged contact between the metal fittings and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker marking is visible on the metal buckle itself. The attached leather tab, however, remains clearly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.C. MAEDICKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* 1941 *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBERLIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black finished leather belt measures approximately 35\" overall and is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor a nominal 90cm size. Faint manufacturer information is present near the clip end, although only the date \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e can presently be made out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy leather remains in very good condition, with much of the original black exterior finish still present. The adjustment tab is intact and retains its double row of seven holes for sizing. The steel end clip is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithin a diamond, identifying Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie of Lüdenscheid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a well preserved Heer EM\/NCO parade belt retaining its nickel plated steel buckle, 1941 dated J.C. Maedicke leather tab, size 90 belt, original adjustment system, and OLC marked end clip. The light buckle wear, oxidation and verdigris on the reverse, and faint belt maker markings are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in a Heer uniform, EM\/NCO equipment, German WWII belt and buckle, or advanced field gear collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674951049285,"sku":"ONAC25SD0377","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0377__01.jpg?v=1788296752","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-heer-army-em-nco-leather-parade-belt-with-nickel-plated-steel-buckle-j-c-maedicke-1941-dated-leather-tab-size-90","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}