A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Hold 1917 at Saint John

1917 at Saint John

Air Ministry on November 30

as documented in the descriptions in his RAF files

medal of very fine quality manufacture

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A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Hold 1917 at Saint JohnIn stamped silvered steel, magnetic, maker marked "Dr. F. & Co." (Franke & Co., Ldenscheid) on the reverse, measuring 48. 5 mm x 64 mm, worn, with partial removal of swastika, otherwise fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 141 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.