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 tarnish from age.

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 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.

This is the larger buckle. Here is a view of the back. There is an E.I.L maker mark (It looks like "EJ" and a large script "L" in a circle)

It measures 2-3/4 overall by 2-3/8 inches diameter.

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 what appear to be LH(or similar)-43 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.

This is the regulation size buckle for the leather belt. Here is a view of the back. There are what appear to be an entwined GB (or similar)-and dated 43 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.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker mark. This style has the separately applied central disk, as shown.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition very good with signs of use.

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.

Here is a view of the smooth finish back. It has no maker mark. This style has the separately applied central disk, as shown.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 inches.

The condition very good with signs of use.

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

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

The condition is very good. There is some moderate wear to the high parts of the eagle and wreath.

This buckle has an "LF" (possibly "LAF") maker mark. Here is a view of the back.

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

The condition is very 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.

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 another 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

This buckle features the rampant lion of the Czech Empire (with crown and shield) in silver alloy on gilded brass oak leaves and acorns.

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

This is a two piece buckle with a fixed retention clasp.

It measures 2-1/2 by 2 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 very good overall, with some tarnish to the gilt finish, and general 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 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 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 mak