An Rad (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Officer's Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmann & Söhne; Published Hold 2nd Class - Gilded tombac

2nd Class - Gilded tombac

a clip on the reverse of the buckle for attachment to the aluminum loop on the opposite end of the belt

late Queen

In silver Gilt and enamel

An Rad (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Officer's Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmann & Söhne; Published Hold 2nd Class - Gilded tombacIn stamped aluminum, maker marked with the stylized Assmann "A" (F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid), marked "DRGM" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and numbered "38" (1938) on the reverse, measuring 47 mm, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 325 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