Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive or personal example in industrial

or personal example in industrial production

"REDA" (Labour) and number engraved "3277" on the reverse

33 mm (h) weighing 20

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

Werner & Sohne

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive or personal example in industrialIn 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