A Rheinland Fire Defence Service Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive in gilded and bronzed aluminum

in gilded and bronzed aluminum

before being transferred to HMS Gleaner

It was on the coast just to the north that the 3rd Canadian Division landed on June 6

Silver Grade (engraved "M

A Rheinland Fire Defence Service Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive in gilded and bronzed aluminumIn stamped silver nickel with brass faceplate affixed to welded prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 46. 7 mm x 62. 5 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 423 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