total loss of the scabbard’s original black paint with consequent surface oxidation
He was finally discharged in January 1920
It was sent on behalf of the Chief of the Security Police and the SD (Security Service) to the SS Personnel Main Department on May 7
with light soiling and some field repairs throughout
maker marked "GEMSCO" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
Germany, Heer. A Belt and Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Refurbished Example Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic total loss of the scabbard’s(Heer Koppelschloss). A Heer belt and buckle for Enlisted ranks, the former constructed of black leather, one end stitched into a loop for the accommodation of a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end with a reverse leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, stamped with a size mark of 85, measuring 4 cm (w) x 96 cm (l); the latter constructed of matte grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central Heer