A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle Newly Listed the top with checkered pattern

the top with checkered pattern NCO’s trees

Interestingly it is also noted that he has volunteered for service in the Wehrmacht until October 1st 1954

"Richard Sieper & Sohne Liideuscheid" and marked "M9/25"

Headband displays light wear from use

A German Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle Newly Listed the top with checkered patternIn stamped brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 48 mm x 63 mm, worn, better than very fine. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from the American and German veterans; most of these buckles present a core of Angolias book Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, published in 2001.