A German "Front Heil" Veteran's Association Belt Buckle GTRexclude numbered "23" on the reverse

numbered "23" on the reverse of the crown suspension

Tank Badge - Bronze Grade by R

the embroidered threaded loop for the clip having worn away

New Brunswick

A German "Front Heil" Veteran's Association Belt Buckle GTRexclude numbered "23" on the reverseIn fire gilt stamped bronze, reverse is unmarked, measuring 47. 5 mm x 63. 2 mm, worn, near extremely fine. "Front Heil" was an organization associated with the Social Democratic Party. A similar buckle is illustrated on page 375 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