Heer EM Buckle – Aluminum

Product Description:  A fine example of a one-piece enlisted man’s buckle, this Heer EM Buckle – Aluminum is crafted in lightweight aluminum and features a sharply defined pebbled field. The obverse displays a crisply stamped Heer roundel, bearing the eagle and swastika emblem encircled by the motto “GOTT MIT UNS” and an oak leaf wreath. The high points of the design exhibit bright aluminum tones, while remnants of original paint remain in the recessed areas, complemented by a pleasing patina developed over time.

The reverse of this Heer EM Buckle – Aluminum reveals a stamped construction with integral belt catch, as well as the original, fully functional roller bar and twin prong assembly. A partial maker’s mark is present, with only the letter “S.” remaining legible. Traces of original field-grey paint are also visible on the reverse.

Presented in excellent condition, this buckle exemplifies the robust yet refined design of early Wehrmacht field gear and remains a desirable piece for collectors of German militaria.

Historical Description: The belt buckle was an important part of the regalia worn by all uniformed military, civil, political, and paramilitary organizations during the Third Reich. The belt (“Koppel”) was part of the uniform and would always be worn while on duty. The belt buckle (“Koppelschloss”) was generally specific to each organization, with many organizations having separate belt buckles for officers and for enlisted personnel, sometimes with different colors and finishes to further denote specific purposes. The buckles were adorned with various mottos and designs specific to the organizations for which they were intended. Many designs used the German national eagle emblem, in a variety of forms. Belt buckles were worn with uniforms ranging from finely tailored officer parade uniforms, to the issue uniforms of enlisted soldiers in combat. Generally speaking, most German belt buckles of the Third Reich were made with two prongs on the reverse, to allow the buckle to be worn and adjusted on a belt. The buckle had a catch that would mate with a hook on the belt, when worn. The earliest Third Reich buckles were often made of brass, or nickel silver. Later, aluminum became very common, and was used on private purchase as well as enlisted buckles of the German military, with or without a painted or plated finish. After WWII began, most enlisted military buckles were steel. Nazi belt buckles were popular souvenirs for Allied troops who served in Europe. Some types were made by the millions and remain quite common today. Others were made in limited numbers and are very rare.

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