Black Heer Officer Open Claw Belt - Assmann

[meyle77]

Hi,

Here is my new Heer Officer Open Claw Belt.
Belt is 60mm wide (early war ?) and buckle is 77mm by 51mm.
It is unmarked but I was told the buckle is by Assmann.


Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks !

[kirby]

With that backing I would think it is a Luftwaffe belt. They usually aren't backed.

[meyle77]

Thanks.
I know the backing color matches the luftwaffe blue but i dont think it makes it luftwaffe. I seen some different color backings.

[yellow12]

Hello,

IMO not a Luftwaffe because there are brown .

I think it is a party officers belt for all groupings can be .

That can be Luftschutz ,DLV, DAF,NSKK and so on ...............

[kirby]

I would have to say the backing does make a difference. The backing material on brocades match the uniform. Same thing with dagger hangers and marksmanship lanyards.

[kirby]

Markus. Luftwaffe EM switched to black leather. Didn't officers switch at the same time?

[meyle77]

Thanks everbody.
As to backing, i think it makes sense on visible items but not hidden like the back of the belt.

[meyle77]

ok, so the final judgment is that it is political belt rather than the army.