Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example United Republic of The silver grade tank destruction

The silver grade tank destruction badge was awarded for the destruction of one tank

The exterior cover bears the title and author in black script

promoted to Oberstleutnant on 1

containing 184 pages printed in black ink on a thick off-white paper stock

The swastika on the cover has been removed in a denazification attempt

Germany, Third Reich. An Athletic Association (Deutscher Turnerbund) Belt Buckle; Published Example United Republic of The silver grade tank destructionIn silver nickel with gilt face plate affixed by two prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 29 mm x 42. 3 mm, near mint. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 566 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 start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until