Pre-war SS belt?

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Here are some shots of a belt that forms a heer belt/buckle set.

As you can see, it's a 1938-produced belt but on the reverse of the belt is a marking that looks like: VA-SS1938.

Can anyone tell me whether this means it's a pre-war SS belt. And if so an idea of value?

The buckle with it is just regular, aluminium heer. Not SS.

Many thanks

Chris

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Any thoughts?

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

This is a well known marking on original SS leather belts. It is known as (pay attention to exact typing):
V.A.-SS 1937
and
V.A.-SS 1938
This is a inked marking which is found together with a stamped RZM/SS contract number. The stamped RZM/SS contract number in the form of RZM xx/yy SS or SS xx/yy RZM is located by the belt keeper. Pay close attention and you should find it. Croupon just indicates the leather's quality on belts before war.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...5&postcount=13

From thread

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...615#post317615

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Thank you.

What would an approximate value of this belt be?

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Just added some links to my above comment (see above post).
Value? You have an indication at the time I posted my reply (see above link). Now many more did surface and their authenticity is without a doubt. I let you deal with current valuation, but by all means, a set which should bring more value if sold separately.