Germany, Third Reich. A Saxony Fire Defence Service Officer's Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed insignia in sterling silver gilt

insignia in sterling silver gilt with white enamels

he was struck off strength to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column for service in the French theatre

his surname corrected from the original spelling of "Perreault" as indicated on the medal roll and the regimental name now in French

the reverse is marked “GES GESCH” and attached to a vertical fluted pinback

5 mm x 63 mm x 22

Germany, Third Reich. A Saxony Fire Defence Service Officer's Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed insignia in sterling silver gilt(Sachsen): In silvered nickel, toned, unmarked reverse, measuring 48. 7 mm, lightly worn, extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 433 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 around 1990;