A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction Before being deployed in Russia

Before being deployed in Russia

28mm x 32mm

Mostly Army

sewn in place on the front is a machine embroidered Army eagle sitting

A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction Before being deployed in RussiaIn stamped brass with stamped brass face plate affixed by two rivets, unmarked reverse, measuring 48. 3 mm x 62. 7 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 565 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades