Hi all, picked up this set (with zinc buckle and patent leather belt) from Malcolm Wagner militaria in the UK:-
http://www.malcolmwagner.co.uk/
A little bit of history with it:-
"Parade belt was purchased in Bavaria by a colleague of mine from a family whose grandfather had served in the Luftwaffe during the war ,and had sadly passed away a few years back"
No makers mark on the buckle or the leather, just a size marking on the leather belt (105cm). I think I've seen Parade belts with ink stamped makers marks on the inside, I assume these can wear off eventually? If anyone can identify the buckle maker I'd be very interested. As it came from a family I'm assuming that there is a good chance that it has always been together.
Also, in terms of dating it I'm thinking 1937 (2nd pattern eagle) to 1939/ 40 on the assumption that Parade belts were discontinued as the war kicked in, perhaps continuing to be worn around the barracks or for walking-out dress. If anyone can confirm or correct my assumptions I'd be grateful!
Hope you like it!
Regards, Paul
http://www.malcolmwagner.co.uk/
A little bit of history with it:-
"Parade belt was purchased in Bavaria by a colleague of mine from a family whose grandfather had served in the Luftwaffe during the war ,and had sadly passed away a few years back"
No makers mark on the buckle or the leather, just a size marking on the leather belt (105cm). I think I've seen Parade belts with ink stamped makers marks on the inside, I assume these can wear off eventually? If anyone can identify the buckle maker I'd be very interested. As it came from a family I'm assuming that there is a good chance that it has always been together.
Also, in terms of dating it I'm thinking 1937 (2nd pattern eagle) to 1939/ 40 on the assumption that Parade belts were discontinued as the war kicked in, perhaps continuing to be worn around the barracks or for walking-out dress. If anyone can confirm or correct my assumptions I'd be grateful!
Hope you like it!
Regards, Paul
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