Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Fritz Zimmermann Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 274 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

but known as "Wilhelm Deumer - Variation 2" badge

above three gilded bronze oak leaves

confirming that his claim for pay as an expert rifleman from May 19 to December 15

he was found to be absent from duty and not complying with an order

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Fritz Zimmermann Archive This particular buckle is illustrated(Waffen SS Mtzenadler). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of an SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 72 for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 69. 52 mm (w) x 32. 69 mm (h), both of the reverse attachment prongs are missing and moderate loss of silver finish is visible throughout, in very fine condition.