A German Youth Belt Buckle; Reduced Size & Published certificate_of_authenticity He achieved the rank of

He achieved the rank of Oberst (Colonel) on February 1

silvering wear present on the hanger)

Captain Blennerhassett speaks of it as come

5 mm inclusive of its wreath integral loop

in silver with finely executed red and green enamels

A German Youth Belt Buckle; Reduced Size & Published certificate_of_authenticity He achieved the rank of(Deutsches Jungvolk): In stamped silvered brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm x 53 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 265 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 around