Political Leader Buckle by Freidrich Linden

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Here we have a NSDAP Political Leaders Belt Buckle by RZM4/24. This style of buckle was introduced in 1940. It is constructed out of a die struck aluminum-alloy based that has been gold gilded, with polished highlights. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed NSDAP 1939 pattern eagle without-stretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons, on top of an oval textured backing and is surrounded by an oak leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The slightly concave reverse shows an embossed maker mark that reads: "RZM M4/22" (Freidrich Linden, Lüdenscheid). It also shows a peened on aluminum-alloy catch and rectangular hook, keeper and prongs. The buckle shows minor wear to the high areas and scratches and scuffs. The buckle measures approximately 2 ¼ inches in diameter.