A German Civil Security/Civil Locksmith Union/Hotel Staff Attributed Belt Buckle; Published Archive gilt wear on the obverse

gilt wear on the obverse and edge

the B Class similar in design to the preceding A Class and intended for coastal patrol work

engraved "246131 EDGAR VINEN" and marked "REGISTERED AT St JOHNS GATE CLERKENWELL" on the reverse

he was employed for thirty years as a Conductor with the Edmonton Street Railway

2nd Class - 20 Years' Service

A German Civil Security/Civil Locksmith Union/Hotel Staff Attributed Belt Buckle; Published Archive gilt wear on the obverseIn stamped silver nickel, with silver nickel insiginia affixed by small screw peg and nut, unmarked reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm x 60. 8 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 561 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