{"product_id":"german-hamburg-fire-brigade-belt-buckle-w-1942-dated-makers-mark-on-tab","title":"German Hamburg Fire Brigade Belt Buckle w\/ 1942 Dated \u0026 Makers Mark on Tab","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Hamburg municipal fire brigade–pattern belt buckle featuring the city’s distinctive three-towered castle emblem within a circular border. The rectangular buckle has a finely pebbled background and silver-colored finish, with raised architectural details depicting the castle towers, brickwork, and central gateway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its belt catch, roller bar, and two fastening prongs. An attached brown leather support tab is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“FLECK \u0026amp; CO.” over “1942,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a clearly readable maker and wartime date marking. The tab is secured with contrasting light-colored stitching. The 1942 marking dates the leather tab; the buckle itself has no visible maker or date marking in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition with surface scratches, toning, and wear to the raised portions of the castle emblem. The pebbled texture remains well defined across much of the face. The leather tab displays age-related creasing, surface cracking, darkened areas, and edge wear, while retaining much of its stitching. The rear fastening hardware appears complete; mechanical operation has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting addition to a collection of German fire service equipment, Hamburg municipal memorabilia, or historical uniform accessories. Includes the buckle and attached leather tab shown; no full belt is included. Please review the photographs carefully for condition and marking details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67570570231885,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/F360B6E3-C35C-475E-88B0-13313ABDB4E7.jpg?v=1791036509","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-hamburg-fire-brigade-belt-buckle-w-1942-dated-makers-mark-on-tab","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}