Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now evenly distributed between the right

evenly distributed between the right and left sides

The cover shows the drawing of a Wehrmacht soldier’s head and shoulders

residue evident)

The tunic is in an overall near extremely fine condition

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

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now evenly distributed between the rightIn 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