Antique & Militaria

Original* 1944 Nazi German Army Buckle by CTD (Christian Theodor Dicke) and 1940 Leather Belt by Doppert.

The eagle on the first pattern Wehrmacht Heer buckle was initially faced to the wearer’s right as had the Weimar eagle. This however was soon changed to a design with the eagle facing the wearer’s left, in which form it remained to the end of the war. The reason for the change is unclear but it may have been to bring it into line with the political eagle that face it’s left. From its introduction in 1936 the one piece buckle was produced with either a bright metal finish or a factory paint finish of olive green for combat use. (See German Belt Buckles by Peter Nash) This is a steel example with the makers mark to the rear CTD (Christian Theodor Dicke, Lüdenscheid) 1944 (1944 date) retaining its original green painted finish to the inside and in the eagle. The leather belt is stamped DOPPERT HZINGEN 4/40 (April 1940) (A. Doppert, Lederfabrik located in Kitzingen (Hzingen in Bavaria)). on one end an 86 at the other. The leather belt measure 39 ¼ inches outstretched and is in good condition. Price includes UK delivery. N 252