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WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - LUFTWAFFE (AIR FORCE) -
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.
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The belt is of brown leather. Two rows of stiching on one side and two rivets secure a flap
to the main body. The flap is where the buckle attches to the 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 |
$70.00 |
$75.00 |
$85.00 |
$10.00 |
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| Availability |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
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| Invest Grade |
B |
B |
B+ |
B+ |
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