1942 Tropical DAK Belt

Product Description: This 1942 Tropical DAK Belt is a beautiful all-original example. This pattern of belt was intended for use in tropical areas, and was the standard belt for the Afrika Korps. It was also used in Italy and elsewhere on the southern front, and later in the war, almost anywhere. This one is made out of a textbook tan webbing material. The hook for the belt is steel, and retains most of the original olive paint. The tongue is made of leather, which is how all of these were made. The leather tongue is size stamped “110” (43 inches, a desirable large size) and also maker marked and dated “Sachs & Deisselberg, Hamburg 1942.” All of the original stitching is intact. This 1942 tropical DAK belt shows only light, even wear from use, and is complete, with no damage. It’s a great piece, much more scarce than the standard issue leather belt, and in overall excellent condition.

Historical Description: The “Koppel,” or belt, was an important part of the German uniform, dating back to before the First World War. The standard enlisted pattern German belt was made of sturdy leather, with a thin leather “tongue” stitched to the inside of one end, to which the buckle (Koppelschloss) would be affixed. At the other end, the belt had a hook that would connect with the buckle to fasten it. These belts were worn by all military branches, as well as by political, civil, political and paramilitary organizations. With most uniforms, the belt was worn at all times when the wearer was on duty. The belts were made of brown, black, and natural leather, with sewn or riveted hooks made of aluminum or steel, depending on the pattern of the belt and the era in which it was made. There were also belts made of cotton webbing, intended for tropical use. Officer belts were often different; many types of officers wore the “Zweidornkoppel” belt with permanently affixed 2-prong buckle, while other uniforms or organizations called for a leather belt that was similar to the enlisted pattern, but wider, to accommodate the officer-specific buckles.

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