{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-heer-army-em-nco-pebbled-aluminum-buckle-with-rzm-and-maker-marked-leather-belt","title":"Original German WWII Heer Army EM\/NCO Pebbled Aluminum Buckle with RZM and Maker Marked Leather Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII German Wehrmacht \u003cem\u003eHeer\u003c\/em\u003e (Army) Aluminum EM\/NCO's Belt Buckle (\u003cem\u003eKoppelschloß\u003c\/em\u003e) with an original black finished leather belt. The buckle is embossed with the Heer motto \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOTT MIT UNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (\"God (is) with us\") inside a double rope border around a closed wing \u003cem\u003eWehrmachtadler\u003c\/em\u003e (Armed Forces Eagle), with a partial oak leaf wreath at the bottom. 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, but the design is still relatively clear. This buckle was originally entirely painted standard Heer olive gray, and while this is worn on the front, the rear still still shows about 75%. We checked thoroughly, and were not able to find any maker markings on the buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe leather belt is in very good condition, with the original black finish very well retained, and measures about 37” when fully extended. The belt still retains the correct leather tab with a double row of 7 holes for length adjustment, which is marked with ((RZM)) L2 \/ 954 \/ 40. Below this is also stamped with \u003cstrong\u003ebmd \/ 41\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e production by \u003cstrong\u003eMax G. Müller of Nürnberg O.\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bavaria, who was known leathermaker of the time that produced holsters, saddles and other leather goods. The belt shows some light scuffing to the exterior, but no major damage such as tears or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition in very good with an exception eye appeal and patina! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45232473800773,"sku":"ONSV24SOS194","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/CF56AC0F-DE3F-4D6F-920C-4288A3273FD6.jpg?v=1782767437","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-heer-army-em-nco-pebbled-aluminum-buckle-with-rzm-and-maker-marked-leather-belt","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}