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Product Description: This Luftwaffe Officers Brocade Belt is an impressive piece of regalia, with outstanding visual appeal. This pattern of belt was worn by German officers for formal and dress occasions. The buckle on this one is absolutely beautiful and pristine. It’s made out of aluminum, with a golden Luftwaffe flying eagle and swastika emblem riveted to a crisply pebbled field. There is no sign of wear. The reverse of the buckle is unmarked, and is complete and sound, with no issues. The brocade loop for retaining the belt end, and the keeper for the buckle, are present. The brocade belt itself is also in outstanding condition, with no stains or damage to the woven wire brocade. The belt is 40 inches long, and is complete with a typical Luftwaffe blue backing fabric. The steel eyelets on the inside of the belt show slight discoloration from age. This Luftwaffe Officers Brocade Belt is a choice example of a scarce and desirable officer belt. It remains in excellent condition, and would be hard to upgrade.
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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