A German Youth Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity for 40 Years of Service

for 40 Years of Service

with a single circular border

stated that "In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to William Harrington Esq

Order of the Crown of Wurttemberg

with his "Resignation of Commission" coming on June 6

A German Youth Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity for 40 Years of Service(Deutches Jugend = DJ): In stamped silver plated brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 47. 7 mm x 62. 8 mm, lightly worn, extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 257 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