Hessen Fireman’s Buckle

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Feuerwehrmann Koppelschloß. This is a Fireman’s Buckle from the west-central part of Germany, Hessen is a great example of a scarce buckle type. It is made of stamped steel, as was common for wartime buckles. It still retains nearly all of the original silver wash. The front of the buckle depicts the Hessen coat of arms on a pebbled roundel. Slight wear to the surface has exposed the steel at the high points. The reverse of the buckle still has great, bright finish, and is not maker marked, which is normal for these. The catch for the hook on the belt is spot welded in place. The roller bar and prongs assembly for affixing this to a belt is complete and functional