A Steyr Home Guard (Freikorps Heimwehr Steiermark) Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed hallmarked on the integral ring

hallmarked on the integral ring marked with a Dianakopf (Diana Head) and makers mark GAS for G

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" on the inside lid

dated June 5

1 on January 13

A Steyr Home Guard (Freikorps Heimwehr Steiermark) Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed hallmarked on the integral ringIn stamped silver nickel with silver nickel centre plae affixed by 3 prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 48 mm x 64 mm, better than extremely fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 391 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