A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction After two months hospitalization in

After two months hospitalization in France and England

He was transferred from France to England

Before being deployed in Russia

Mostly Army

and in the Italian theatre

A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction After two months hospitalization inIn 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