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$58.50The Story
Original Items: Very Few Available. Here we have a very nice lightly used WWII German NSDAP Leibriemenschloß für Politische Leiter (Belt Buckle for Political Leader) with the clasp for the opposite side of the belt. It shows only light wear, with some removal of the gold finish, however it also looks to have had the bronze in the finish oxidize, making some areas turn a dark color.
The circular Political Leader’s buckle was introduced in 1940, a double open-claw buckle having been used prior to that. Prior to 1934, the SA Belt and buckle were used, but after 1940 this more ornate buckle was used. Each is constructed of gold-washed injection molded aluminum, and has a spread-winged NSDAP eagle with a wreathed, mobile swas (hook cross) in its talons. Encircling the eagle is a wreath of oak leaves, which the eagle’s wings extend into. The reverse of the buckle is concave, and has the buckle catch, which on the other end is crimped around the rectangular keeper. The outside of the keeper has an embossed oak leaf motif, while the inside has the claw for attaching to the buckle.
The back of the buckle is marked with an ((RZM)) circle and with the code M4/24, for Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid, a city with a very large garment accessories industry. There were many makers of buckles, buttons, and other clothing items based in this city, and Linden is a known maker of the NSDAP Leader belt buckle.
Ready to add to your German Belt Buckle Collection!
Of Note: The Reichszeugmeisterei, or RZM, was was based at the Brown house in Munich and NSDAP party headquarters in Berlin. The RZM ensured that the manufacturers of military items were consistent in design, quality of materials and other characteristics of the items. It also defined standards of design, manufacturing and quality and published an authoritative color chart for textiles. The M4 in the code stands for buckles, and registrant 24 is Friedrich Linden.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Items: Very Few Available. Here we have a very nice lightly used WWII German NSDAP Leibriemenschloß für Politische Leiter (Belt Buckle for Political Leader) with the clasp for the opposite side of the belt. It shows only light wear, with some removal of the gold finish, however it also looks to have had the bronze in the finish oxidize, making some areas turn a dark color.
The circular Political Leader’s buckle was introduced in 1940, a double open-claw buckle having been used prior to that. Prior to 1934, the SA Belt and buckle were used, but after 1940 this more ornate buckle was used. Each is constructed of gold-washed injection molded aluminum, and has a spread-winged NSDAP eagle with a wreathed, mobile swas (hook cross) in its talons. Encircling the eagle is a wreath of oak leaves, which the eagle’s wings extend into. The reverse of the buckle is concave, and has the buckle catch, which on the other end is crimped around the rectangular keeper. The outside of the keeper has an embossed oak leaf motif, while the inside has the claw for attaching to the buckle.
The back of the buckle is marked with an ((RZM)) circle and with the code M4/24, for Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid, a city with a very large garment accessories industry. There were many makers of buckles, buttons, and other clothing items based in this city, and Linden is a known maker of the NSDAP Leader belt buckle.
Ready to add to your German Belt Buckle Collection!
Of Note: The Reichszeugmeisterei, or RZM, was was based at the Brown house in Munich and NSDAP party headquarters in Berlin. The RZM ensured that the manufacturers of military items were consistent in design, quality of materials and other characteristics of the items. It also defined standards of design, manufacturing and quality and published an authoritative color chart for textiles. The M4 in the code stands for buckles, and registrant 24 is Friedrich Linden.
