A German State Forestry Officer's Belt Buckle Auction Archive but typical cross by this

but typical cross by this maker

Carinthia Merit Cross

with full length of correct but modern neck ribbon

nice texture in the wool

minor contact marks and minor enamel damage to blue center shield

A German State Forestry Officer's Belt Buckle Auction Archive but typical cross by thisIn stamped tombac, unmarked reverse, measuring 47 mm, worn, with pleasing toning, very fine. Footnote: This buckle came from the personal collection of John R. Angolia, the author of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition". 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