(Gürtelschnallen). A mixed lot of three belt buckles, including:
1. A Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s buckle, constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set over a pebbled background and within an oval laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating tarnishing and loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.
2. An HJ EM/NCO’s buckle, constructed of nickel-plated brass, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, with an additional Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, measuring 62 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), with minor scratching evident, in extremely fine condition.
3. An Imperial Heer EM/NCO’s buckle, constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), with tarnishing and minor loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.