A German Youth Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity He was a highly decorated

He was a highly decorated Luftwaffe General (General der Flieger) in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War

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

for 40 Years of Service

with a single circular border

Estate Declaration

A German Youth Belt Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity He was a highly decorated(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