A Third Reich Period Miner's Belt Buckle; Reduced Size & Published Example Auction award document for Flak badge

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crossed swords clasp above "ILMAPUOLUSTUS" (Air Force) clasp on an original ribbon

SOUTH AFRICA 1901

some minor lose to nickel plating

A Third Reich Period Miner's Belt Buckle; Reduced Size & Published Example Auction award document for Flak badgeIn stamped brass with silver nickel insignia affixed by four prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 42. 8 mm x 55. 5 mm, well worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 547 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