ID'ing Belt and buckle

[bbirder]

I'd appreciate any comments on this belt and buckle. May be a duplicate post--sorry. could not find my first post.

[bsiwula1]

Hello bbirder welcome to the forum. It s a nsdap leader s belt and buckle at a glance both look ok. It would be nice to see pictures of the back of the buckle to tell for sure though. Best regards.

Brian

[kirby]

Political leaders belt and buckle. The RZM m4 on the back will let us know the manufacturer. Belt looks nice but the buckle has lost most of the gold finish.

[bbirder]

Thanks for the response Brian. Give me a few and I'll post those pics.

[bsiwula1]

Thanks for the response Brian. Give me a few and I'll post those pics.

Yes please do when time permits. If Kirby says the buckles good you can take it to the bank he s right. But it d still be nice for reference purpose.,

Brian

[bbirder]

Sorry for delay. Thought they went and had to reload. I don't see any evidence that the buckle ever had gold on it, but the part that the belt slides thru is plated and seems to have good coverage.

[bsiwula1]

Yup! A good one indeed. Nice pick up congrats.

Brian

[bsiwula1]

For comparison



Best regards

Brian

[bbirder]

Thanks for the comparison pics Brian! Should a buckle be polished or left as is. Seems like some of them really shine even tho aluminum or pot metal.

[bsiwula1]

I think I speak for the majority of us when I say items are best left untouched. It ruins the patina and in a lot of cases the finer details of the piece. Of course others may have other opinions but it's my two cents.Best regards.

Brian