A German Night Watchman's Guild Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction then enlisted as a Midshipman

then enlisted as a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy from 1909-1912

in generally fine to very fine condition

marked “15CT" and "PLAT" (Platinum) on the reverse of the wings

marked STERLING SILVER" on the reverse

A German Night Watchman's Guild Belt Buckle; Published Example Auction then enlisted as a MidshipmanIn stamped bronze, reverse marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and maker marked with the Christian Theodor Dicke, Ldenscheid insignia on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm x 63. 5 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 556 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