Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Belts

Item #M0507-2

$401

(Gürtel). A mixed lot of four belts, including:

1. A Heer EM/NCO’s buckle and belt, the former constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), with moderate loss of finish evident, in very fine condition; the latter constructed of pressed black leather, one end featuring an integral aluminum clip, the opposite end featuring a reverse tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the clip end stamped with a number “90” and the tongue end bearing an illegible stamped maker’s mark, measuring 4.5 cm (w) x 90 cm (l)notably pinned with six naval trade specialist insignia, each constructed of gilded bronze, both the belt and insignia demonstrating age-appropriate wear, in overall very fine condition.

2. A second Heer EM/NCO’s belt, constructed of pressed black leather, one end featuring an integral magnetic metal clip, the opposite end featuring a reverse leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the metal clip bearing the maker’s mark of Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid, measuring 4.5 (w) x 97 mm (l), with age-appropriate material wear evident, in very fine condition.

3. An NSDAP Political Leader’s belt, constructed of pressed brown leather, one end featuring an integral silvered bronze buckle with attachment claws, the opposite end perforated with six sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, unmarked, measuring 5 cm (w) x 116 cm (l), in near extremely fine condition.

4. A dagger hanger, constructed of a pressed black leather strap completing at each end in a functional magnetic metal spring clip, unmarked, measuring 2 cm (w) x 84 cm (l), in very fine condition.