A Prussian State Forestry Official's Belt Buckle In Gold For The "B" Tunic; Published Archive hallmarked and marked "800" (silver)

hallmarked and marked "800" (silver) on the reverse

Very good example

a larger number than normal

The blade rates being in good to fine overall condition

simulated Mother-of-Pearl celluloid plates are embedded into the handle on both sides

A Prussian State Forestry Official's Belt Buckle In Gold For The "B" Tunic; Published Archive hallmarked and marked "800" (silver)In gilt brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 506 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 from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained