A Weimar Volunteer Fire Defence Belt Buckle; Large Size & Published Auction obverse illustrating a winged mortar

obverse illustrating a winged mortar and pestal backed by a set of scales

Numerous acts of gallantry were performed for which recommendations for various honours have been received

two of the three pins holding the steel ring frame inside are intact

quadruple push pins on the reverse

Grip does not have any major imperfections

A Weimar Volunteer Fire Defence Belt Buckle; Large Size & Published Auction obverse illustrating a winged mortarIn stamped silver nickle with brass face plate affixed by single rivet, unmarked reverse, measuring 53. 2 mm x 65. 3 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 422 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