Germany, Third Reich. An Athletics Association Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold As part of the de-nazification

As part of the de-nazification of 1945-1947

both the pommel and the cross guard are early quality brass base having nearly 100% of the gilded finish

Footnote: The medal was instituted in November 1922 by the Union of German Naval Veterans Associations (Bund Deutscher Marine-Vereine

He was discharged on March 1

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletics Association Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold As part of the de-nazification(Deutscher Turner Bund Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised German Athletics Association insignia on a pebbled background, the reverse with dual attachment prongs and a loop, maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.