Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of in embroidered gilded wire and

in embroidered gilded wire and gilded metallic sequins

Gold-Filled with green enamels

There are three small black plastic buttons sewn in place above four large black plastic buttons on the far right side

entailing ten years of diligent research

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of in embroidered gilded wire and(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed wreath bearing a raised inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.