An Order Of The African Liberation; Commander Auction Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 295 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

The reverse ricasso is etched with the RAD triangle and beneath is the patent pending abbreviation “ges

with white thread highlights in the Irish harp

HODGES R266186)

and approximately 15 post War photos

An Order Of The African Liberation; Commander Auction Archive This particular buckle is illustratedSilver gilt with red, green, white, light blue, maroon and sea green enamels, 59 mm x 88 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length original neck ribbon, enamel chipping evident on the reverse in the sea green enamels on the centrepiece and on the light blue enamels on the centrepiece ring, very fine.