Description
Fantastic early example of a rather uncommon German National Forestry Official brocade belt set as worn during parades and formal occasions. There is no damage to the green velvet material or woven wire exterior. The aluminum buckle is unmarked but appears to be made by Assmann. This would be a very hard set to upgrade, and would be perfect for a mannequin or simply put in a display case.
Note – German State Forestry agencies were consolidated into the Reichsforstbeamte, (National Forestry Service), on April 22nd 1938, and uniform regulations introduced the Official’s belt buckle to replace the assorted pattern belt buckles worn by official’s of the various state organizations. The new pattern buckle came in a burnished black finish for wear with the service uniform, natural aluminum for the parade and dress uniform and in a gilt finish for ranks of Oberlandesforstmeister and above. The natural aluminum buckles were worn on both a dark green leather and brocade belts. All National Forestry Service belts and buckles were discontinued in late 1943.
