Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now 14th (Flying Tigers)

14th (Flying Tigers)

evenly distributed between the right and left sides

the badges placed in an alternating pattern and connected to one another via a single-link

missing its hinge and vertical pinback

The cover shows the drawing of a Wehrmacht soldier’s head and shoulders

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example Buy Now 14th (Flying Tigers)In silver nickel with gilt face plate affixed by two prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 29 mm x 42. 3 mm, near mint. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 566 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