Luftwaffe Belt Buckle

[Avitas]

Hello all,

I just thought I'd put my LW Beltbuckle up for display and opinions. It is very worn down but I am pretty sure it is a good original that has been worn down or overpolished. The details from the back are very sharp and it is a very light, non-magnetic piece. Any ideas on maker and originality?

Thanks alot,

Pat

[Avitas]

and the back of the Luftwaffe buckle, where you can see the non-rubbed detail. Any opinions on this piece?

Thanks again,

Pat

[Jos Le Conté]

Honest wear and nice patina on the inside..

No problem I'd say.

jos.

[Paul R]

It would look great on a combat tunic! Nice field buckle!

[Hauptmann]

Hi Pat,

I totally agree... a nice Luft with good, honest wear. I have had several of these in the past... I finally was down to a set, one in the aluminum and one that was painted blue which I believe were worn with the Luftwaffe work overalls for field crews and such... those who would refuel, rearm, maintain the aircraft, etc.

I regret having gotten rid of those, as well as a beautiful unissued Luft camo breast eagle. Should have hung onto all of them.

Very nice piece... now all you need is the belt to go with it.

Dan

[lach470]

There's an honest LW buckle that's seen some action! Without the MM, I can't help you with the maker but it's funny how these injection molded aluminum buckles end up like this (on occasion). I currently have two that have this kind of wear to them.

Nice salty piece...thanks for showing...here's my "saltiest" one! An early R.S.S droop tail LW buckle...

Rob

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[lach470]

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[buellmeister]

Rob, I have an affinity for a "little wear" on my buckle's as well. Here is another for comparison.

Regards,

Joel

[buellmeister]

Reverse.

[Paul R]

That is a great buckle, Joel. I too like a little wear on my buckles! I will share mine when I get home this evening!

[buellmeister]

Paul, I thank you for your kind words. This one is one of my favorite's for sure. Look forward to your pictures!

Regards,

Joel

Edited January 24, 2007 by buellmeister

[lach470]

Nice buckle Joel! Yeah Paul: let's see yours!

I've since parted with the buckle I showed previously. It had just TOO much wear on it for me so I upgraded to the same type buckle with less wear...but I also like them with some "age" to them!

Thanks for posting!

Cheers!

Rob