Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction dated to April 17

dated to April 17

tarnishing evident on the CVSM and KM from overlap exposure

Constructed on silvered bronze

maker marked obscured on the reverse

with few entries

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction dated to April 17(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZ) logo and maker code 155 43 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish