Germany, Rad. An (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive measuring 89 mm (w) x

measuring 89 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

Two clasps: Taku Forts 1860

München” and marked “750” for 75% gold content

Instituted 1 April 1833 by Duke Wilhelm

on February 7th

Germany, Rad. An (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive measuring 89 mm (w) xIn stamped aluminum, unmarked reverse, measuring 48. 5 mm x 64 mm, worn, extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 324 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 1990; most of the