~ Original WW2 Hitler Youth Leaders Belt & Buckle ~
The buckle is of a white metal, rectangular in form and features the Parteiadler (Party Eagle), clutching the diamond shaped emblem with swastika of the Hitler Youth to the front with the legend ‘Blut und Ehre’ (Blood and Honour) above.
The buckle is stamped to the reverse with the ‘RZM’ mark and number ‘M4/24’.
The buckle is attached to its original belt, which is a standard small sized leather belt with no markings.
At the other end of the belt is the hook part of the metal fastening. This is stamped with a mark of ‘OC’ or ‘OLC’ within a diamond.
~ Dimensions ~
The buckle measures 4.6cm by 6.5cm.
The belt has a length of 75cm (29 ½ inches).
It weighs 165g.
~ Condition ~
The buckle has wear commensurate with age but no damage as does the leather belt.
