Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, Late Aluminum Version By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold the medallion is maker marked

the medallion is maker marked DITTA

the obverse bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaves and acorns

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demonstrating flecking throughout the enamels with chips to both sides of the twelve o’clock arm demonstrating careful repairs

very fine details and excellent quality

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, Late Aluminum Version By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold the medallion is maker marked(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 155 40 indicating a scarce late period aluminum example produced by F.