Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive 1890-1918 Issue

1890-1918 Issue

Werner & Sohne

measuring 81 mm (w) x 116 mm (h) each)

single lug on reverse

33 mm (h) weighing 20

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive 1890-1918 IssueIn silver nickel with gilt face plate affixed by two prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 29 mm x 42. 3 mm, near mint. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 566 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 from 1944 until