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I have come into possession of German belt buckle. how much is it worth? |
The value of a belt buckle depends on several factors. Unfortunatelly there are a large number of
replicas in the market. The first step is to determine
if the badge is real or not.
If the badge is original the next important things to consider are the
condition and type of the item. The better the condition the more likely the value will increase.
To view different examples and price guides for German belt buckles you can visit our
German belt buckles collection site.
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I have searched all over the place and I cannot find a belt buckle that matches mine. Why?
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The Germans manufactured a large number of different variations of belt buckles during WWII.
It is not likely that a single source will have the information on every item that was produced.
It is possible that the item you have is not a military belt buckle. The Germans made a multitude of
buckles meant for political, civilian or gubernmental use.
We have several examples of military buckles and awards on display in our
WWII German belt buckles page. Check
that area and see if you can find it.
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The belt buckle is rusty and/or dirty. how can I clean it? |
We recomend that you do not clean the belt buckles. You may cause damage to it if it is cleaned
improperly. You are better off leaving the item alone.
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How can I tell the material of construction for my belt buckle? |
Most of the belt buckles were produced from the following materials : Aluminum and Iron.
Experience helps you identify the construction.
Additional information about the materials can be found in the
construction materials
section of this website.
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How can I tell if my belt buckle is original? |
Determining the authenticity of German belt buckles can be
a dificult activity. There are a large number of reproductions available in the market.
In some cases they have been produced since right after the war. so you can have a reproduction
that is almost as old as the original item.
It takes experience to determine if the badge is real. We offer a section dedicated to
identifying fakes and reproductions
for many belt buckles. This section will give you some basic pointers that might help you
determine the truth. However, it does not cover every single possibility.
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