An Unusual German Army Zinc Belt Buckle By Assmann Archive War Merit Cross Second Class

War Merit Cross Second Class with swords

2 pieces of Hitler Youth cloth insignia

These surviving examples are valuable

Awarded the Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with War Decoration in recognition of brave conduct as an airman

An Unusual German Army Zinc Belt Buckle By Assmann Archive War Merit Cross Second ClassA Private Purchase buckle in stamped silvered zinc, with stamped face plate affixed by 4 tabs (1 lost), maker marked A for Assmann on upper sidewall, well worn, 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