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WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BUCKLE -
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 Luftwaffe German belt buckle. Issued to air force personnel as well as Paratroopers. Of aluminum construction. The design consisted of a pebbled facia. The design consists of a wreath forming a circle. Inside is a flying Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika. The background inside the wreath is pebbled.





Pebbled body which extends to the sides. Two piece construction where the wreath is held to the main body via the use of four prongs. The eagle inside the wreath is the droop tail type, which was used earlier in the war.

No markings are found in the back of the buckle.





This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German belt buckles. Multiple detailed photos of specific samples are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined aspects that should be noted when inspecting a Third reich belt buckle.

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. this information is brought to you courtesy of MilitaryItems.com

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This belt buckle may currently be reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this buckle. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the belt buckle.

If you have an interest is seeing other belt buckles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Belt Buckles identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe), political and civilian buckles.









PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for the German WWII 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 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Value $60.00 $65.00 $70.00 $75.00 $80.00 $85.00 $90.00 $95.00 $100.00 $110.00 $120.00 $120.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
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  MARKET ANALYSIS
Mar 7th, 2017
German belt buckles came in a large variety and make great collectibles. The item featured here is not hard to find. In general its appreciation has been moderate. Recently the value has began to come up some. It is expected that this value trend will continue.


 
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