Germany, RAD. A Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, from the John R. Angolia Collection Republic of weakened hinge along with wear

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

inscribed in Latin ""SIGNUM FIDEI"" (The Sign of Faith) on the centrepiece

” in capital letters and depicting four eagles vertically stacked with a woman flying within the clouds

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

gold wash on eagle hardly noticeable

Germany, RAD. A Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, from the John R. Angolia Collection Republic of weakened hinge along with wear(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