A German Youth (Deustches Jugend) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude 1917 to September 18

1917 to September 18

Severely wrinkled and weathered upper

These shields were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this shield during the War

on August 25

then discharged upon demobilization on March 15th

A German Youth (Deustches Jugend) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude 1917 to September 18In stamped silvered brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm x 62. 5 mm, well worn example and fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 264 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;