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WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - LUFTWAFFE (4)
At the outset of the war, the Luftwaffe was one of the most modern, powerful, and experienced air
forces in the world, dominating the skies over Europe with aircraft much more advanced than their
foreign counterparts. The Luftwaffe was central to the German Blitzkrieg (lightning war) doctrine,
as the close air support provided by various medium two-engine bombers, Stuka dive bombers and an
overwhelming force of tactical fighters were key to several early successes.
In the summer and autumn of 1940, the Luftwaffe lost the Battle of Britain over the skies of
England, the first all-air battle. Following the military failures on the Eastern Front, from
1942 onwards, the Luftwaffe went into a steady, gradual decline that saw it outnumbered and
overwhelmed by the sheer number of Allied aircraft being deployed against it. Towards the end of
the war, the Luftwaffe was no longer a major factor.
This is a WWII German belt buckle. Used by the Air Force (Luftwaffe).
Of aluminum construction.
The design of the buckle consists of a heavy Pebbled surface. A wreath forms an oval shape that
holds a flying Luftwaffe eagle in the center. The eagle is clutching a swastika with one claw
while holding the second claw up in the air.
The detail fo the plumeage is very nice. The detail of the leaves of the wreath is equally
impressive.
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This is a view of the back of the luftwaffe belt buckle. Some of the buckles have markings in
this section. This one does not. This is correct. not all buckles were marked. Four bent
prongs are visible, indicating that this is a two piece buckle.
The catch is of type "Cave". Two prongs are attached to a cylindrical structure that swivels over
180 degrees. Allowing the buckle to be attached to the leather belt.
The belt buckles of the Third Reich came in a variety of designs. There were over 100
different types developed. Even the non-military belt buckles often displayed the
swastika as a means to show support of the Nazi party.
The high quality and intricate designs have made the German belt buckles of World
War Two a desirable military collectible.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German belt buckles and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to
educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is
an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
| Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| Value |
$60.00 |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$110.00 |
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| Availability |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
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| Invest Grade |
B |
B |
B+ |
B+ |
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