Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now residue evident)

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The reverse has a central engraved inscription of “PATRIARHIA ROMANA II”

now drawing pay for Cook "C" and saw a promotion to Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class on March 1st

Less than ten years later

Canadian Railway Troops on November 21

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now residue evident)In 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