WWII GERMAN MILITARY & ORGANIZATION BELTS

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321. WWII GERMAN MILITARY & ORGANIZATION BELTS | Three WWII-era German leather belts with aluminum buckles representing the German Army (Heer), Hitler Youth, and German Red Cross (DRK). The Army buckle bears the eagle and ?Gott mit uns? motto; Hitler Youth buckle bears the eagle and ?Blut und Ehre? motto. Buckles retain visible period maker markings on reverse. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | ~38" l. | Leather shows expected surface wear, dryness, creasing and scattered losses; buckles exhibit rubbing, oxidation and surface wear. (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $200 - $400

Condition
Leather shows expected surface wear, dryness, creasing and scattered losses; buckles exhibit rubbing, oxidation and surface wear. (Very Good to Excellent Condition)