German Tropical Hate Belt

[DAK D]

Hi All,

Here is one of my tropical belt and buckle sets, it's a very interesting set as it has been used as a hate belt. In most cases these were just taken from a German POW and the allied soldier would put what he wanted on it. However, it looks like this set was taken from someone who did not live to tell the story.

The buckle is a really super example and it looks like it could be a Gustav Brehmer? (One for Lenny to look at?)

This is a very thought provoking item and there is a thread on the Afrika Korps forum about these belt sets, but I can't find it right now.

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Edited September 22, 2016 by DAK D

[Lenny]

Looking nice, very little wear on it...

looks like a GB to me, normally their maker mark is here, but is often very lightly stamped.

Generally GB's are date stamped under the prong bars like this...

I've got a GB40, a couple of 41's and 42. I'm quite partial to tropicals, x7 Heers and one Lufty.

[DAK D]

Hi Lenny,

I already checked those areas on the buckle and it does not have any visible markings,

D

[Lenny]

12 hours ago, DAK D said:

Hi Lenny,

I already checked those areas on the buckle and it does not have any visible markings,

D

Strange.. there only were a few makers of tropical buckles..

[DAK D]

2 hours ago, Lenny said:

Strange.. there only were a few makers of tropical buckles..

This one flew out of the nest without a stamp, but It sure looks like an early Gustav Brehmer.

[Lenny]

1 minute ago, DAK D said:

This one flew out of the nest without a stamp, but It sure looks like an early Gustav Brehmer.

I'd say so... Nice one.

[Rockytop66]

Really cool buckle!

[DAK D]

On 16/02/2016 at 23:56, Rockytop66 said:

Really cool buckle!

The tropical buckle and the early tropical belt are both very cool items

[lach470]

Love these buckles! Thanks for sharing. Here is one of mine that is also in pretty decent shape. 

Cheers!

Rob

[DAK D]

Hi lach470,

Sweet tropical buckle and nice to see it's dated as well.

D

[DAK D]

An update ....

The suspected Gustav Brehmer next to an GB 1940 made one and the olive shade is slightly different, but the buckles look the same to me?

D

 

 

Edited September 22, 2016 by DAK D

[Lenny]

Yup, I'd say so.... the colour will change with use...

[DAK D]

Hi All,

Here is an update the non marked buckle has a date and GB40 marking on it. The right light and persistence has confirmed that this buckle was as suspected all along and I am happy 

I think I might have a tropical belt and buckle fetish

D

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 2016 by DAK D

[Manu Della Valle]

Great buckles posted by very knowledgeable collectors!Thanks

for sharing guys! 

[DAK D]

Hi Manu,

Thank you, but you are being modest

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[DAK D]

Hi All,

I found the link for the tropical hate belts and it is a very interesting read.

http://afrikakorps.forumcrea.com/viewtopic.php?id=1847

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[Lenny]

GB's can be VERY lightly stamped... Love it.. ;D

[dagodave]

Beautiful buckles! Dang I'm not good with all the setting up of things maybe one day I'll take some photos

[regiment739]

From the eagle and catch the buckle is an unmarked GB, here is an unmarked one for reference 

[DAK D]

Hi @regiment739,

Perhaps you missed my post, as I already found the GB maker marking and 1940 date on the buckle

That's an nice unmarked GB buckle

D

Edited August 20, 2016 by DAK D

[regiment739]

Sorry D, I did miss that lol