A German Military Penal Buckle; Published Example Auction Air Defense Decoration & Miniature

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A German Military Penal Buckle; Published Example Auction Air Defense Decoration & MiniatureIn die stamped iron (magnetic), with aluminum paint finish, marked B & N 43, in virtually mint condition; this buckle is attributed to members assigned to penal units. (illustrated in Angolias book, p. 83). 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; most of the buckles were obtained from the American and German veterans;