Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example United Republic of the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd

the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class on December 15

The swastika on the cover has been removed in a denazification attempt

On the same page there is also a photo in which he wears a Close Combat Clasp

promoted to Oberstleutnant on 1

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example United Republic of the Iron Cross (1939) 2ndIn silver nickel with gilt face plate affixed by two prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 29 mm x 42. 3 mm, near mint. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 566 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