Germany, RAD. A Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, from the John R. Angolia Collection Republic of obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment

obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) insignia

in browning copper

It is an official propaganda photo that shows a Luftwaffe NCO receiving first aid after being wounded in a battle against partisans in Drvar (modern day western Bosnia and Herzegovina)

weakened hinge along with wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area

Germany, RAD. A Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, from the John R. Angolia Collection Republic of obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment(Reichsarbeitsdienst Feldbindenschlo fr Arbeitsfhrer). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a circular wheat stalk wreath, surrounding a raised Reichsarbeitsdient (Reich Labour Service RAD) insignia, the reverse with a loop retaining swivel claws and a catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 45 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This buckle originates from a group of over 900