Cased Luftwaffe Officer's Brocade Belt & Buckle

Description

Luftwaffe Officer's Brocade Belt and Buckle (Luftwaffe Paradefeldbinde für Offiziere). The Luftwaffe Officer’s brocade belt and buckle were introduced on 20 May 1935. The brocade belt and the new style belt buckle were for wear by Officers when in parade, or formal dress and service dress when full decoration were ordered. This is a nice aluminum construction buckle having a separately attached gold coloured eagle attached. The buckle is nicely maker marked with the "A" logo indicating production by the company of 'F.W. Assmann' from Lüdenscheid. The belt is approximately 80cms long, the brocade belt is showing traces of oxidation caused by storage, see photos. The belt comes together with a Luftwaffe Officer's Aiguillette (Achselband für Offiziere). The aiguillette was ment for wear by Officers when in parade, or formal dress and service dress when full decoration were ordered. This is a 1933 pattern 'Achselband' for Luftwaffe officers and officials. The aiguillette is in very good, mint and unissued, condition. The set is stored in its original box as found together. Nice original set in good condition!