An Hj Leader's Brocade Belt Buckle By Christian Theodor Dicke Archive dark patina edge nick and

dark patina edge nick and original ribbon on the BWM

nearly 100% of original finish remains

1938 (as Panzerschutzen in Panzer Regiment 25)

plus gilt metal stars placed on either side and held firmly in place via screwbacks on the reverse side

maker marked ALCOSO SOLINGEN on the ricasso

An Hj Leader's Brocade Belt Buckle By Christian Theodor Dicke Archive dark patina edge nick andEarly, in silvered tombac with deep toning, marked RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4 22" (Christian Theodor Dicke) on reverse, measuring 50. 5 mm, fine example, near extremely fine. A similar buckle is illustrated on pages 281 282 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.