An Nsbo (National-Socialistiche Betreibs Organisation) Belt Buckle; Published Example Hold with corresponding reinforced button holes

with corresponding reinforced button holes and additional green cotton support patches sewn on the underside

where he was classified as a Private

Each piece with three gilt stars above the central white enamelled star indicating the grade of 1st Class

showing wear with majority of silvering lost

which was in the 3rd Cruiser Squadron in the Grand Fleet

An Nsbo (National-Socialistiche Betreibs Organisation) Belt Buckle; Published Example Hold with corresponding reinforced button holesIn stamped brass with silvered brass face plate affixed by two rivets, unmarked reverse, measuring 48 mm x 62. 5 mm, lightly worn, extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 333 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