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Original German SS officer's belt buckle relic, preserved in ground-find condition.
Cast from zinc, this piece represents an early example of using this alloy for SS equipment production.
The reverse attachment bridge features a unique set of embossed control and manufacturer markings.
The upper section shows two circular stamps: the RZM logo on the left and the double SS runes on the right.
At the center is the prominent maker's mark OLC (Overhoff & Cie. Lüdenscheid) within a characteristic diamond.
Directly below the maker's mark is the clearly struck number 36, indicating the 1939 production year.
The relic includes the original bridge, showing a deep natural patina and typical zinc oxidation (white rust).
The surface exhibits pitting and degradation of the zinc alloy, confirming its authenticity as a historical field find.
Such dense and precise marking was an RZM requirement for elite paramilitary formations to ensure strict quality control.
Historical context:
Overhoff & Cie. (OLC) of Lüdenscheid was the primary and most prestigious manufacturer of SS belt buckles. The year 1936 marks the period when final patterns for SS equipment were being standardized. Markings combining the RZM logo, SS runes, and the manufacturer's mark with the date are typical of early contracts executed under rigorous official supervision. These specimens, even in relic condition, are highly valued by researchers due to their full traceability.