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Gentlemen, I've just received this waffenrock belt and buckle and would like to have your opinion on whether or not, it is authentic. Much appreciated ! First, the buckle is a two piece peddle aluminum type with the correct reverse attachment. What I'm mostly worried about, is the leather belt itself, not so much the buckle.  1.jpg (67.54 KB, 130 downloads)
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It reads on the leather tab, though I'm not certain, "De Valk Adam 1942".
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#53393
04/11/2007 03:18 AM
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Hey Patrice!
It sure looks unissued. I'm not an expert on these, but the quality, sewing, and stampings look good. The color and the texture of the leather looks good to me too. Having said that, I've seen some modern made K-98 combat black frogs that are dead on reproductions. Let's see if anyone else has a definitive answer.
Best, John
John Merling [email protected]MAX Life member OVMS Life member(Ohio Valley Military Society SOS) OGCA Life member(Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc) NRA Life member
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#53394
04/11/2007 10:46 AM
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Hello Pat, IMO nothing wrong with both the items : mint unissued original. Anyway the belt is a mid war combat type usually issued with a steel buckle. Best Ric quote: Originally posted by Pat: Gentlemen, I've just received this waffenrock belt and buckle and would like to have your opinion on whether or not, it is authentic. Much appreciated ! First, the buckle is a two piece peddle aluminum type with the correct reverse attachment. What I'm mostly worried about, is the leather belt itself, not so much the buckle.
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04/11/2007 11:10 AM
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Thank you both for the positive feedback. 
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04/11/2007 12:52 PM
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I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between an Army parade belt and a regular Army combat enlisted type ? Danke.
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04/12/2007 10:43 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Pat: I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between an Army parade belt and a regular Army combat enlisted type ? Danke.
Hello Pat, enclosed 3 pics showing the main features of a German dress/parade belt, I hope it's of some help. Best Ric
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04/12/2007 11:12 AM
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Great, now I can see the difference. Thank you Sir.
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04/23/2007 01:03 AM
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..and of course, sometimes they had an extra plain jane enlisted belt , polished to a sheen as their parade belt..i have seen some that you would have swore was patent leather!
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