Original German WWII Rare Luftschutz Air Raid Protection EM/NCO Painted Steel Belt Buckle with 1942 Dated Leather Tab Receiver Top Cover There is also a faint

There is also a faint maker mark on the reverse side about 2 inches down from the buckle

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1862–1863

and the blade of this example has been heavily modified to resemble that of a Bowie knife

This is a very good lightly used condition Luftwaffe Flight Branch EM/NCO Schirmmütze (Visor Cap)

On top of his Navy Cross

Original German WWII Rare Luftschutz Air Raid Protection EM/NCO Painted Steel Belt Buckle with 1942 Dated Leather Tab Receiver Top Cover There is also a faintOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice rarely seen WWII Issue second pattern painted steel EM NCO belt buckle for the Luftschutz (Air Raid Protection), responsible for air raid precautions in residential and smaller business areas. This pattern was used 1937 1939, so all examples are quite rare. It is a die stamped steel box belt buckle with a matte silver grey finish. The buckle features a smooth, outer field with a high relief,