BACKGROUND: The open claw belt buckle was authorized for wear by almost all political and military organizations during the Third Reich, with a variety of different institution dates. Belts for Political Leaders were initially produced of chocolate brown leather, until 1939 when the Havana brown coloration was chosen as its replacement. Similar, blackened belts were worn by a variety of political organizations, such as the NSKK and NSFK, with the color of the buckle being some indication of rank, gold rating higher than silver.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The 44mm wide brown leather belt, which is 108cm long, has impressed lines along each outer edge. One end is folded over and stitched around its double claw buckle, while its other end features seven pairs of buckling holes. The open rectangular, double claw belt buckle is of silver colored alloy, and is pebbled to its front. Nicely marked and SUPERB condition!