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WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - RAD The RAD was a paramilitary organization during the Third Reich. Membership to the organization was mandatory for men of age 18.

This is a WWII German buckle. As used by the RAD during the war. Of aluminum construction. The design of the buckle consisted of a heavily pebbled body. Notice the sharpness of the pebbling. high quality and deep.

Two circles were formed in the center. one inside of the other. The outer cicle has a solid line forming it. The inner circle is created by the use of multiple dots. The space between the two cicles is filled with multiple circular lines broken by five sections of wheat, evenly spaced.

The inside of the inner most circle has the emblem of the RAD, which consisted of a shovel head pointing upwards with a swastika in the center.

The back of the buckle is not marked. This is correct. Not all the buckles had markings. The catch type is "Thick". It is molded right into the body of the buckle. Two evenly sized prongs are attached to a cylindrical structure which allows over 180 degrees of movement. This action facilitates attaching the buckle 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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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	$80.00	$90.00
Availability	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invest Grade	B	B	B	B

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