Cold War (East Germany) DDR NVA Belt Buckle (Grey) - Authentic

This is an original Cold War belt buckle of communist East Germany, the Deutschland Democratic Republic (DDR) Nationale Volksarmee (NVA) or in English, National People’s Army. The buckle was for uniform belts on the heavy duty canvas web belts, of enlisted men and non-commissioned officers of the NVA.

East Germany, referred to as the German Democratic Republic (GDR) or DDR in German as above, officially became a country in 1949 following an impasse between the western allies (USA, Britain, & France) and communist Russia, splitting Germany into two nations. They remained an independent nation for 41 years until 1990, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

DESCRIPTION:
Metal featuring the iconic insignia of the National People’s Army (Nationale Volksarmee, NVA).

Obverse:
Depicts the socialist symbols; hammer and compass surrounded by a wreath of wheat.

Reverse:
Metal belt hook and end tab.

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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Cold War (East Germany) - Authentic
DDR NVA Belt Buckle (Grey)

$21.00 (Firm)

Issued to non-commissioned officers
& Enlisted of the DDRs NVA.

NVA - Nationale Volksarmee (NVA) or
in English, National People’s Army.
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