A German Front Heil Veteran's Association Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction hallmarked on reverse “Vinc Mayer’s

hallmarked on reverse “Vinc Mayer’s Sohne”

plunged into the river alone and swam towards the boy

Signature on Post War Photo: Hugo Schimmel

illustrating an insignia in the centre with a swastika below and flanked by wheat sheaves

A German Front Heil Veteran's Association Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction hallmarked on reverse “Vinc Mayer’sIn stamped brass with stamped brass face plate affixed by two rivets, unmarked reverse, measuring 48 mm x 62. 8 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 376 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