finishing second out of 55 in her ground training class
at the Second Battle of Arras
constructed of a silver plated non-magnetic alloy
(Ärmelabzeichen des Freiwilligen Regiment Reinhard)
Medal in nearly mint condition mounted on original ribbon
Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Belt Buckle, from the John R. Angolia Collection Archive finishing second out of 55(Patriotische Grtelschnalle). Constructed of fire gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval frame with scalloped edges, with raised swastika situated at each corner of a frame composed of Grecian latticework, surrounding a central catch and claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), a high quality example privately purchased by an NSDAP supporter in the early days of the movement, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This buckle