A German Youth (Deustches Jugend) Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed Mander 2nd D of C

Mander 2nd D of C Lt Infy) Naming is officially impressed

1941 to October 24

only twenty-seven soldiers received the Diamonds and von Saucken was the last recipient)

slight bend and oxidation to the clasp

13 mm x 25 mm

A German Youth (Deustches Jugend) Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed Mander 2nd D of CIn stamped silvered brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm x 62. 5 mm, well worn example and fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 264 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;