Luftwaffe Steel Belt Buckle – Paulmann & Crone Menden 1942

An original German Luftwaffe enlisted men's combat belt buckle made of stamped steel in extraordinary condition.
The buckle body retains virtually all of its original factory blaugrau (blue-grey) finish which is highly desirable for advanced collectors.
The obverse features the 2nd pattern Luftwaffe eagle in flight clutching a swastika surrounded by an oval laurel leaf wreath on a pebbled background.
This example features its original leather tab which remains securely stitched and in excellent state of preservation.
The leather tab displays a clear oval embossed maker mark for PAULMANN & CRONE MENDEN and is dated 1942.
The attachment mechanism including the prong bar and dual prongs is fully functional and free of any damage.
This is a textbook mid-war example preserved in near-mint condition representing a high-end investment piece of WWII field gear.