A Bavaria (Bayern) Fire Defence Service Officer's Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity an early badge circa 1930

an early badge circa 1930

a fine quality day badge in solid silver

Grave Reference: XIX

Maggie Payne of Kingston

A Bavaria (Bayern) Fire Defence Service Officer's Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity an early badge circa 1930In brass, with an unmarked reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm, worn, near extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 438 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; most of the buckles