{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-coastal-artillery-em-nco-steel-belt-buckle-by-josef-feix-sohne-1","title":"Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM\/NCO Steel Belt Buckle by Josef Feix \u0026 Söhne","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition some what rare WWII German Kriegsmarine (Navy) EM\/NCO's Belt Buckle (\u003cem\u003eKoppelschloß\u003c\/em\u003e). The Navy used the standard Wehrmacht pattern buckles, but instead of the Field Gray color used by the Heer, they usually painted them a gold color. However, this was deemed most likely not the best color to use in \u003cem\u003eKüstenartillerie\u003c\/em\u003e (Coastal artillery) emplacements, so in 1937 they began to issue these dark blue belt buckles instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buckle design features a smooth outer field with central, high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to bottom and bears the Wehrmact motto \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOTT MIT UNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, (God [is] with us), on the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and encircled by an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. This is a great navy blue painted steel construction box buckle with a smooth background. The buckle is in very good condition, with most of the original paint, showing wear on the raised areas of the front, as is typical. There are also a few spots of oxidation on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the buckle is nicely stamped with maker mark \u003cstrong\u003eJFS\u003c\/strong\u003e for Josef Feix \u0026amp; Söhne of Gablonz, in the so-called Sudetenland. The leather tab, which would often be on buckles by this maker, is unfortunately missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, with an exceptional eye appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40598761078853,"sku":"ONSV23WOS105","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23WOS105__01.jpg?v=1688694520","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-coastal-artillery-em-nco-steel-belt-buckle-by-josef-feix-sohne-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}