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Rare 1st Pattern RODO Waffen-SS EM/NCO Belt Buckle
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€ 2.250,00
An extremely rare and highly desirable 1st pattern Waffen-SS enlisted/NCO steel belt buckle, manufactured by RODO (Robert Dold, Offenburg).
This early-war buckle retains the majority of its original factory-applied feldgrau green paint, showing only honest wear to the raised details from period use. The crisp SS motto "Meine Ehre heißt Treue" and eagle remain sharply defined, giving the buckle an outstanding appearance.
The reverse is correctly RODO maker marked and retains all of its original fittings. The buckle has never been cleaned, restored or refinished and presents as a genuine 99% untouched example with an attractive, untouched patina throughout.
Early 1st pattern RODO buckles are among the rarest and most sought-after Waffen-SS belt buckles, seldom encountered on today's collector market. Finding an untouched example in this condition is exceptionally difficult, making it a true highlight for the advanced Waffen-SS collector.
Excellent untouched condition with original paint, honest period wear, and a beautifully preserved overall appearance. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable Waffen-SS belt buckle variants.