A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude with original ribbon as originally

with original ribbon as originally worn

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp

Richard Alexander Brown (b

horizontal pinback replaced by a push pin attachment

A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude with original ribbon as originallyIn stamped steel, with steel faceplate affixed over Army faceplate; maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid) insignia on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm x 63. 7 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 95 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.