WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - LUFTWAFFE (AIR FORCE) -
At the outset of the war, the Luftwaffe was one of the most modern, powerful, and experienced air
forces in the world, dominating the skies over Europe with aircraft much more advanced than their
foreign counterparts. The Luftwaffe was central to the German Blitzkrieg (lightning war) doctrine,
as the close air support provided by various medium two-engine bombers, Stuka dive bombers and an
overwhelming force of tactical fighters were key to several early successes.
In the summer and autumn of 1940, the Luftwaffe lost the Battle of Britain over the skies of
England, the first all-air battle. Following the military failures on the Eastern Front, from
1942 onwards, the Luftwaffe went into a steady, gradual decline that saw it outnumbered and
overwhelmed by the sheer number of Allied aircraft being deployed against it. Towards the end of
the war, the Luftwaffe was no longer a major factor.
This is a WWII Luftwaffe German belt buckle. Issued to air force personnel as well as Paratroopers.
Of aluminum construction. The design consisted of a pebbled facia. The design consists of a
wreath forming a circle. Inside is a flying Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika. The background
inside the wreath is pebbled.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German belt buckles. Multiple detailed
photos of specific samples are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined aspects that should be
noted when inspecting a Third reich belt buckle.
The belt buckles of the Third Reich came in a variety of designs. There were over 100
different types developed. Even the non-military belt buckles often displayed the
swastika as a means to show support of the Nazi party.
The high quality and intricate designs have made the German belt buckles of World
War Two a desirable military collectible. this information is brought to you courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com
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The belt is of brown leather. Two rows of stiching on one side and two rivets secure a flap
to the main body. The flap is where the buckle attches to the belt.
The belt buckles of the Third Reich came in a variety of designs. There were over 100
different types developed. Even the non-military belt buckles often displayed the
swastika as a means to show support of the Nazi party.
The high quality and intricate designs have made the German belt buckles of World
War Two a desirable military collectible.
This belt buckle may currently be reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this buckle. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the belt buckle.
If you have an interest is seeing other belt buckles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Belt Buckles
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
political and civilian buckles.
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