A Third Reich German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Officer's Belt Buckle Newly Listed Clasp to the Iron Cross

Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Cl

with numbered lid of original box of issue 14713 and old ink inscription

the regiment was disbanded as intended and was re-introduced as a reconnaissance department for selected infantry divisions

Attached is a large period aluminum wire portapee tied to the handle in the appropriate fashion

small spots of rust

A Third Reich German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Officer's Belt Buckle Newly Listed Clasp to the Iron CrossIn frosted nickel silver with nickel silver centre cross affixed by two soldered prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 46. 3 mm, lightly worn, extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 500 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