Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Belt Buckle, from the John R. Angolia Collection Hold GAUNT LONDON" and marked "MADE

GAUNT LONDON" and marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the reverse

surrounded by an inscription reading “PANZERAUFKLÄRUNGSABTEILUNG 40” (“Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion 40”)

the reverse with an inscription of “MERITIS NOBILIS” (“MERIT ENNOBLES”)

the other in silver with red

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Belt Buckle, from the John R. Angolia Collection Hold GAUNT LONDON" and marked "MADE(Patriotische Grtelschnalle). Constructed of fire gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval frame interwoven with elaborate latticework, overlaid at both the top and bottom with mobile swastika, the reverse with a catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This buckle originates from a group of over 900 examples retrieved from the collection of noted historian and pioneering reference guide author