A Variation Of The German Police Buckle; Published Example Archive Luff probably served during WWII

Luff probably served during WWII in the Merchant Navy

this was a memorable “pabaon” for years of dedicated service

During that time he was awarded an Iron Cross 2nd Class

silvered wreath and patinated/darkened eagle

A Variation Of The German Police Buckle; Published Example Archive Luff probably served during WWIIIn die struck steel, magnetic, with mate grey paint finish; this is an over stamp of an iron Bavarian WWI Enlisted buckle (pattern of Bavarian crown still visible). Almost identical buckles are illustrated on p. 410, 412 of Angolias book. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from