A German Civil Security/Civil Locksmith Union/Hotel Staff Attributed Belt Buckle; Published Archive 1914 at Winnipeg

1914 at Winnipeg

The National Order may be awarded on a civil or military basis

gilt wear on the obverse and edge

This ship served in the Home Fleet out of Harwich

the B Class similar in design to the preceding A Class and intended for coastal patrol work

A German Civil Security/Civil Locksmith Union/Hotel Staff Attributed Belt Buckle; Published Archive 1914 at WinnipegIn stamped silver nickel, with silver nickel insiginia affixed by small screw peg and nut, unmarked reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm x 60. 8 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 561 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