Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Commander’s Helmet Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 275 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

measuring 38 mm (w) x 56 mm (h)

surrounded by the inscription "REUTTE 1944 KREISSCHIESSEN"

5 with Athabaskan escorting convoys of ships from Japan to Pusan

marked Navalon

Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Commander’s Helmet Archive This particular buckle is illustratedA well preserved Slovakian Fire Brigade Commanders helmet, constructed of a lacquered black vulcanfibre and magnetic metal composite shell. Affixed to the exterior of the crown is a T shaped bronze frame, secured in place with nine protruding rivets. Emanating from the frame is an ornate raised comb of identical construction, flanked on each side by raised and finely detailed laurel branches. Affixed to the peak of the helmet is a bronze Fire Brigade