German Military Belt Buckles

The condition is very good overall, with little nicks and signs of light use. It is in totally serviceable original condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

There is some slight freckling from age.

The condition is very good overall, with little nicks and signs of use. It was neatly denazified at the end of the war, leaving about 50% of the swastika. It is in otherwise serviceable original condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

There is some slight tarnish from age.

The condition is very good overall, with little nicks and signs of use.  It is in otherwise serviceable original condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

There is some slight patina from age.

The condition is mint overall.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is poor to fair overall, with nicks, missing pitchfork, holes, and signs of use.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

This is a relic buckle.  It is not serviceable without some work to restore it.

The condition is good plus with 40% of the paint remaining.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near mint overall.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. There are four small tabs for attachment present and intact.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

The is the smaller buckle. It measures 2-1/8 overall by 1-5/8 inches diameter.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

The is the smaller buckle. It measures 2-1/8 overall by 1-5/8 inches diameter. It has both the buckle and the matching catch.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the back. There is a raised "EJ/Script L" maker mark.

The is the larger buckle. It measures 3 overall by 2-3/8 inches diameter. It has both the buckle and the steel connector with gilt brass catch.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

This is the regulation size buckle for the leather belt. Here is a view of the back. There are no maker marks

It measures 2-3/4 overall by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, showing exceptional detail.

This is the regulation size buckle for the leather belt. Here is a view of the back. There are B&N-43 maker marks. The central emblem is in LOW relief.

It measures 2-3/4 overall by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, showing exceptional detail.

This is the regulation size buckle for the leather belt. Here is a view of the back. There are no maker marks. The central emblem is in LOW relief.

It measures 2-3/4 overall by 2 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent, serviceable throughout.

This is the regulation size buckle for the leather belt. Here is a view of the back. There are an entwined GB (or similar)-and dated 40 stamped maker marks. The central emblem is in HIGH relief.

It measures 2-3/4 overall by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, showing exceptional detail.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker mark.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition excellent to near mint.

This buckle no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-1/2 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent overall, as shown.

This buckle no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-1/2 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent overall, as shown.

It is maker marked RZM and SS with AOHGV in a circle.  It measures 1-7/8 inches in diameter and it has both tabs present on the back, and the belt portion of the attachment present.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with very minor wear to the face from when it was on a uniform.

It is not maker marked.  It measures 1-7/8 inches in diameter and it has both tabs present on the back.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with some minor wear to the face from when it was on a uniform.

It is not maker marked.  It measures 1-7/8 inches in diameter and it has neither of the tabs present on the back.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with moderate to heavy wear to the face from when the swastika was been neatly removed from the face.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with some minor wear to the finish from when it was on a uniform.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with some minor wear to the finish from when it was on a uniform.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with moderate rust speckling and routine wear to the finish from when it was on a uniform.

This is an image of the rear.

The condition is used with some moderate wear to the finish from when it was on a uniform.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square.

The condition is very good to near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square.

The condition is used with very heavy tarnish, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter.

The condition is excellent to near mint, with the rough edges typical of a test strike.

This buckle has minor signs of use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, as shown.

Here is a view of the back of the buckle. There are raised GES. GESCH and C.TH in a "D" lozenge  maker marks near the loop.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good to very good with almost all of the gilt finish gone.

The slightly vaulted badge is 1-3/16 inches high and wide. It has two flat prong fasteners. It has a raised C.T.D. maker mark on the back.

The large button measures 13/16 inches across. The condition is rough on the back, as the fastener portion is missing.

The smaller button measures 11/16 inches across. It has C. TH. DICKE LÜDENSCHEID and GES. GESCH. maker marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back of the buckle. It has a raised arrow shield-shaped maker mark near the prongs.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent with almost all of the gilt finish remaining.

The die-struck NSBO emblem with oak leaf border is separately applied. Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. There is an RZM and KH M4/49 and JTS maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. There are no maker marks apparent.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near very good with some scratches on the face from routine field wear.

Here is a view of the back. There is an ORG TODT maker mark.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with some wear to the silver finish, and rust freckling, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. There are raised RZM and M4/24 ( Friedrich Linden Ludenscheid) maker mark.

It measures 2-1/4 inches diameter.

The condition is near mint with very nice gilt finish.

Here is a view of the back. There are raised RZM and M4/27 (Overhoff & Cie. Ludenscheid) maker mark.

It measures 2-1/4 inches diameter.

The condition is near mint with very nice gilt finish.

Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 1-7/8 inches diameter.

The condition is good to very good with almost all of the gilt finish gone.

Here is a view of the back. There is an Assmann "A" maker mark, a DRGM registered mark, and "40" date..

It measures 1-7/8 inches diameter. Remnants of the leather belt remain.

The condition is very good to near excellent with about 95% of the original gilt remaining.  There is some wear at the high points and on the back, as shown.

This buckle has the original Lüdenscheid maker marked leather tab, which is dated 1938. There is a cypher maker mark and "38" on the back of the buckle.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with neat de-nazification, as shown.

This is a view of the back. There is an ASSMANN maker mark apparent.

It measures 2 inches in diameter.

The condition is near excellent overall, as shown.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with some wear from routine use, as shown.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with some wear from routine use, as shown.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with some wear from routine use, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. There is an Assmann "A" maker mark. The back plate with tabs is intact and present.

It measures 2-1/4 inches diameter.

The condition is good with significant wear to the eagle and wreath.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-3/4 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with some overall wear from routine use, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker mark.

This is a two piece buckle with the silver alloy central disk separately applied.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition very good to near excellent

This buckle features the rampant lion of Bulgaria (no crown) and wreath with the swastika at the base.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker mark.

This is a one piece buckle with a hinged retention.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is used, near excellent

Here is a view of the back. It has a "47" and RZM maker marks.

It measures 2-1/4 by 1-1/2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the gilt, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-3/8 by 1-3/4 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the gilt, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-3/8 by 1-3/4 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear, as shown.

This is a very hard to find tag.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 1-1/2 inches, folded as shown.

The condition is near fair, with significant wear, as shown.

This buckle has a stamped RZM M4/22 maker mark. Here is a view of the maker mark. It shows virtually no signs of rust or freckling.  This is a view of the back of the buckle.

It measures 2 inches in diameter and can accommodate a 1-3/4 inch wide belt.

The condition is excellent overall.

This buckle has no apparent maker marks. It is in near relic condition.  This is a view of the back of the buckle.

It measures 2 inches long and 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good overall, with moderate tarnish to the gilt finish, and general wear, as shown.

This buckle has RZM M1/30 maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good overall, with noticeable wear to the finish, and general wear, as shown.

This buckle has no maker marks. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good overall, with noticeable wear to the finish, and general wear, as shown.

This buckle has faint "RZM 17" and GES. GESCH registration marks. There is also an Assmann "A" with "A.&S." maker mark. This is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, with some tarnish to the nickel finish on the back only, and very minor wear, as shown.

This buckle has very strong "RZM 17" and GES. GESCH registration marks. There is also an Assmann "A" with "A.&S." maker mark. This is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, with some tarnish to the nickel finish on the back only, and very minor wear, as shown.

This buckle has very strong "RZM 17" and GES. GESCH registration marks. There is also an Assmann "A" with "A.&S." maker mark. This is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, with some tarnish to the nickel finish on the back only, and very minor wear, as shown.

This buckle has faint "RZM M" maker mark. The numbers are not quite readable. Here is a view of the maker mark. This is a view of the back. It shows some signs of rust and freckling.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is very good overall, with some tarnish to the nickel finish on the back only, and minor wear, as shown.

This buckle shows superior detail. Here is a view of the back. It has a M4/24 and RZM raised maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near very good, with deep darkening and general signs of long-time service.

Here is a view of the back. It has a M5/276 maker mark.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near MINT throughout.

Here is a view of the back. It has a M4/24 and RZM raised maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near good, with crude denazification, as shown.

Here is a view of the back. It has a M4/44 and RZM raised maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near very good, with neat denazification, as shown. The swastika is very apparent on the back side.

This buckle was partially de-nazified for continued use after the end of the war. Here is a view of the back. It has a KH 27, RZM, and a diamond lozenge maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near good, with deep darkening and general signs of long-time service.

This buckle is fairly scarce and not often encountered. Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with over 98% of the original frosted finish remaining.

This buckle is fairly scarce and not often encountered. Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition is near good, with some rusting apparent on the back, and freckles on the face.

This buckle has some signs of long time service and use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good to very good overall, with overall tarnish to the gilt finish, and minor dents and wear, as shown.

It is two-piece with G. H. OSANG DRESDEN 1914 dated maker marks.

This buckle has very minor signs of use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, as shown.

This buckle is mint with no signs of service or use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near mint overall, with no wear to the original paint, as shown.

This buckle has some signs of light service and use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent overall, with light wear to the original paint, as shown.

This buckle has some signs of long time service and use. Here is a view of the back. There is a significant dent in the face, as shown.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good to very good overall, with overall tarnish to the gilt finish, and dent and wear, as shown.

This buckle has some signs of long time service and use. Here is a view of the back. This is similar to the one shown above, only with the leather tab remaining.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches.

The condition is good to very good overall, with overall tarnish to the gilt finish, and minor dents and  wear, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing light signs of routine field use. Here is a view of the back, with the raised indented attachment style.

It measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The condition is excellent to near mint, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing light signs of routine field use. Here is a view of the back, with the raised indented attachment style.

It measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The condition is excellent to near mint, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing light signs of routine field use. Here is a view of the back showing the small soldered staple attachment style.

It measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The condition is excellent, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing moderate wear and signs of routine field use. Here is a view of the back showing the large braised staple attachment style.

It measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing minor to moderate signs of routine use. Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The condition is very good, as shown.

This buckle is used, showing moderate signs of routine use. Here is a view of the back.  The piece of tape has been removed, there are no marks underneath and the condition is similar to the rest of the back.

It measures 2 by 1-1/2 inches.

The condition is very good, as shown.

This is a view of the back of the buckle. This is a close-up view of the front of the buckle and of the Size and maker mark stamps, showing the inside. There is an <oLc> maker mark on the buckle and a stamped 120 maker mark and ink stamped Size 90 stamp.

The buckle measures 2-1/2 overall with a 2-1/4 by 2 inches oval. It has all the attachments and fittings present.

The condition is excellent to near mint condition overall, as shown.

This is a view of the back of the buckle. This is an overall view of the front and from the side, showing the inside. There is no maker mark apparent.

The buckle measures 2 inches in diameter. It has all the attachments and fittings present.

The condition is excellent to near mint condition overall, as shown.

Here are views of the buckle front and back. The leather has very strong maker marks.

The buckle shows virtually no signs of general wear as does the leather of the belt. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout. It has a stitched buckle attachment and sword attachment piece on the back.

The condition is near mint.

This is an especially nice Waffen-SS belt with a handwritten size 90.

Here are views of the belt size marking and bottom. The leather has SS RZM 68/40 maker marks.

The belt shows signs of light wear from age and use. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout. It has a sewn tip and sewn buckle attachment tongue.

The condition is near excellent.

This is an especially nice Waffen-SS belt with a stamped size 95.

Here are views of the belt size marking and bottom. The leather has SS RZM 34/37 maker marks.

The belt shows signs of light wear from age and use. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout. It has a sewn tip and integral buckle attachment holes.

The condition is near excellent.

This is an especially nice Waffen-SS belt, identified to Fiedler.  SS-Unterscharführer Johann Fiedler was awarded the Knight's Cross on 16 June 1944, for actions during the Battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket.  He was assigned to the 3rd SS-Panzer Division "Totenkopf", in the 6th SS-Panzer Grenadier Regiment "Theodor Eicke".  We also had his name identified helmet.

Here are views of the buckle front and back. The leather has very faint maker marks.

The buckle shows signs of general wear as does the leather belt from age and use. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout. It has a riveted tip.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the front of the buckle mounted on the belt. It is multi-piece construction with die struck emblem. It has no maker marks.

The buckle measures 2 inches in diameter. The belt is 36 inches long. It is complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the front of the buckle mounted on the belt. It is multi-piece construction with die struck emblem. It has no maker marks.

The buckle measures 2 by 2-3/4 inches. The belt is 38 inches long. It is complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

Here are views of the buckle  "JFS" 39 GES. GESCH. maker mark and views of the front and rear of the buckle. The leather has a 120 size stamp (120cm, 47 inches) marks.

The buckle measures 2-3/8 inches on the inside. The belt and buckle show very minor signs of general wear from age and use. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

Here are views of the buckle R.S. & S. maker mark on the back of the buckle. The leather has a Croupon 401 stamp on the leather tongue.

The buckle measures 1-7/8 inches on the inside. The belt and buckle show very minor signs of age. It looks unissued -- very near mint. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

Here are views of the buckle  RZM M4/24 maker mark and views of the front and rear of the buckle. The leather has a 85 size stamp (85cm, 33-1/3 inches) and RB Nr. 0/0365/0012 marks.

The buckle measures 1-7/8 inches on the inside. The belt and buckle show very minor signs of age. It looks unissued -- very near mint. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a view from the front. Here is a view of the back. There is no maker mark.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches. The belt measures 34/35 inches.

The condition is very good with wear to the paint finish gone. The leather is a little stiff, bit not crazed or cracked. It should soften up with appropriate care.

Here are views of the buckle Assmann "A" maker mark and proof stamp. The leather has no maker marks.

The buckle measures 2-3/8 inches on the inside. The buckle shows signs of tarnish and there is general wear to the leather from age and use. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is near excellent.

The hook portion for the buckle is riveted in. The leather a moderately deteriorated lining (more than 90% remains) and a "Kl Ro" maker mark on the leather buckle adjustment tab.  Under it is the label identifying the original owner as "Lubge".  The unit is identified as 4./[blurred character] R. 26.  The 26th Regiment SS Panzer-Grenadier was at the Battle of Bulge.

The black belt has not been cut. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout. There is some bubbling and blistering of the black polish exterior finish from hard combat use.

The condition is good with moderate signs of wear and age.

The hook portion for the buckle is sewn in. The leather has the Eagle M of the Kriegsmarine maker mark in the inside.

The black belt has been cut to fit a 28 inch waist. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is very good with signs of wear and age.

The hook portion for the buckle is sewn in. The leather has the Eagle M of the Kriegsmarine maker mark in the inside.

The black belt has been cut to fit a 28 inch waist. It is flexible, complete and serviceable throughout.

The condition is very good with signs of wear and age.

This is the pitchfork portion that fits to the leather retainer on the officer's dress or field belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is very good with signs of wear and age.

This is the pitchfork portion that fits to the leather retainer on the officer's dress or field belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is very good with signs of wear and age.

This is the aluminum tab with steel pitchfork portion that fits to the leather retainer on the officer's dress or field belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is very good with signs of wear and age.  The steel has some red freckling, as shown.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is near mint.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is near mint.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is near mint.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is near mint.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side.

The condition is near mint.

This is the tab portion that fits to the leather retainer on the belt. This is a view of the other side. It is maker marked with the Assmann "A" and the date "42".

The condition is near mint.