WW2 German Allgemeine SS EM/NCO's RZM Belt Buckle With Black Leather SS/RZM Marked 1943 Equipment Belt
SKU: 873
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: RZM
Markings: RZM, SS,
Date Manufactured: 1943
Materials / Construction: Steel, Leather
Condition: Excellent/ 98%
Price: $1400.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Code: KC
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
An exceptional and highly desirable Original World War II German Allgemeine SS Enlisted Man/NCO Belt Buckle with its matching black leather SS belt, this complete set represents one of the most iconic and sought-after pieces of Third Reich militaria. Featuring an authentic RZM-marked steel buckle paired with an original black leather belt dated 1943 and bearing SS/RZM markings, this set remains in excellent condition and offers outstanding originality, historical significance, and display appeal.
The belt buckle is the classic rectangular box-style pattern introduced for enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers of the Allgemeine SS. Constructed of steel with a finely pebbled field, the buckle features the distinctive circular oak leaf wreath surrounding the German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika. Encircling the design is the SS motto "Meine Ehre heißt Treue" ("My Honor is Loyalty"), crisply struck in raised lettering. The reverse retains its original catch, prongs, and attachment bar, while displaying the proper RZM manufacturer's markings, confirming period production for official SS issue.
The accompanying original black leather belt is equally impressive. Manufactured from heavy, high-quality leather, it retains excellent flexibility and structural integrity with only light handling and honest age-related wear. The interior is clearly stamped with SS/RZM acceptance markings together with a 1943 date, making it a desirable late-war example. The leather remains free from significant cracking, tears, or repairs, while the original finish displays an attractive aged patina developed over decades of careful preservation.
Both buckle and belt exhibit matching period wear, suggesting they have remained together for many years. The metal surfaces retain excellent detail with only minor finish wear consistent with careful wartime service and storage. The buckle's intricate eagle, wreath, and motto remain sharply defined, while the leather belt continues to display strong color and attractive character.
Complete SS belt and buckle sets with documented RZM markings are becoming increasingly difficult to locate, particularly examples retaining their original matching wartime belt in such well-preserved condition. Their combination of historical importance, unmistakable design, and collector demand has made them among the most desirable field equipment items of the Second World War.
Specifications
- Origin: Germany
- Period: World War II
- Organization: Allgemeine SS
- Type: Enlisted Man/NCO Belt Buckle with Belt
- Buckle Material: Steel
- Finish: Pebbled field with raised eagle, oak leaf wreath, and motto
- Motto: Meine Ehre heißt Treue
- Markings: RZM marked buckle
- Belt Material: Original black leather
- Belt Markings: SS/RZM marked and dated 1943
- Condition: Excellent original condition
- Authenticity: 100% Original WWII German military artifact
An outstanding opportunity to acquire an authentic WWII German Allgemeine SS EM/NCO belt buckle and matching 1943 SS/RZM-marked leather belt, representing one of the most recognizable and historically significant pieces of wartime German military equipment. Complete original sets of this quality are increasingly scarce and make exceptional additions to advanced military collections, museums, or historical displays.