A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed 1943) and is also documented

1943) and is also documented as served in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1944

incorporating the size mark "7" in blue ink which is still clearly visible

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 248th Infantry Battalion on January 20

Army 12 Years Service Medal

(Shoot 27)

A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed 1943) and is also documentedIn stamped steel, with steel faceplate affixed over Army faceplate; maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid) insignia on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm x 63. 7 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 95 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.