An Hj Belt Buckle By Richard Sieper & Söhne; Published Example Newly Listed Three First War Period Austrian

Three First War Period Austrian Awards

DAF Enlisted Buckle - in silvered steel (magnetic)

inscribed "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS" above

46 mm x 51

both clasp and hanger in zinc

An Hj Belt Buckle By Richard Sieper & Söhne; Published Example Newly Listed Three First War Period AustrianIn gilt molded aluminum, measuring 49 mm x 63 mm, marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4 39" (Richard Sieper & Shne, Ldenscheid) on the reverse, also marked 1 in centre (Angolia states this is for an unknown purpose), extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 278 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the