German Navy 1933-45

Gilt brass with polished edges, diameter 60 mm.

Aluminum.

Wartime production, zinc with crimped aluminum medallion, gold anodized. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2.

Gilt steel, marked Dr. F.&Co. 1941, on sewn leather tab Dr. Franke & Co Lüdenscheid 1941.

Clasp of gilt non-ferrous metal, attached to approximately 105/110 cm long silver bullion sash with 2 gray stripes, 2 sword hangers, 2 slides, blue lining.

Fine zinc, gilt finish, 40 mm

Aluminum buckle, attached to approximately 90 cm long silver brocade belt with 2 gray stripes, 2 dagger hangers, condition 2-

Aluminum stamped-through, gold anodized, marked R.S.&S., the leather tab marked with manufacturer R.Sieper & Söhne Lüdenscheid 1938 and chamber stamp eagle M. Worn, condition 2-.

The gilded belt buckles for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers were not part of the personal equipment. These belt buckles were only worn for guard duty and handed over to the relief during guard change. This is the reason why Kriegsmarine belt buckles are so rare.

Buckle made of aluminum, edges polished, without catch plate. Unworn, condition 2.

Aluminum stamped through, gold anodized, marked R.S.&S., the leather tab marked with manufacturer R.Sieper & Söhne Lüdenscheid 1939. Worn, condition 2-.

The gold-plated belt buckles for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers were not part of the personal equipment. These belt buckles were worn only for guard duty and handed over to the relief at the changing of the guard. This is the reason why Kriegsmarine belt buckles are so rare.

Silver-plated aluminum buckle, Condition 2.