An Hj Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmann & Söhne; Published Example Hold BARTUNEK THIESEN" with various number

BARTUNEK THIESEN" with various number stampings below on the olive green cotton patch on the right side near the opening

as the leftover of Gold crosses from Franco-Prussian War were awarded for some time during the WWI

Army Distinguished Service Medal - Bronze and navy blue enamels

S Genoa - Navarino (WILLIAM WILKES) Naming is officially impressed in large capitals

from the "Zimmerman hoard"

An Hj Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmann & Söhne; Published Example Hold BARTUNEK THIESEN" with various numberDie stamped polished aluminum, marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4 39" (F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid) on the reverse, 49. 5 mm x 65 mm, contact marks and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: A similar buckle is illustrated on page 578 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated