A Weimar Volunteer Fire Defence Belt Buckle; Large Size & Published Auction The chin strap hardware is

The chin strap hardware is original but only part of the leather itself remains on the feeder end

Grip does not have any major imperfections

this cap was indeed fitted with a different cap badge at an early point

Numerous acts of gallantry were performed for which recommendations for various honours have been received

A Weimar Volunteer Fire Defence Belt Buckle; Large Size & Published Auction The chin strap hardware isIn stamped silver nickle with brass face plate affixed by single rivet, unmarked reverse, measuring 53. 2 mm x 65. 3 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 422 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