A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude with original ribbon as originally

with original ribbon as originally worn

reverse inscribed "ASSne NAZle ALPINI" on a disk centred on a fasces

horizontal pinback replaced by a push pin attachment

as his leaving the position was regarded as a removal

fought against the Turks 1876-78

A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude with original ribbon as originallyIn stamped steel, with steel faceplate affixed over Army faceplate; maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid) insignia on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm x 63. 7 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 95 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.