An Hj Leader's Brocade Belt Buckle By Christian Theodor Dicke Archive Kathleen Shepard of Calgary

Kathleen Shepard of Calgary

nearly 100% of original finish remains

1938 (as Panzerschutzen in Panzer Regiment 25)

was named Bombardier SAFA on July 1st and posted to the 3rd Battery on July 26th

dark patina edge nick and original ribbon on the BWM

An Hj Leader's Brocade Belt Buckle By Christian Theodor Dicke Archive Kathleen Shepard of CalgaryEarly, in silvered tombac with deep toning, marked RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4 22" (Christian Theodor Dicke) on reverse, measuring 50. 5 mm, fine example, near extremely fine. A similar buckle is illustrated on pages 281 282 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.