Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive 60mm (x 100mm including crown

60mm (x 100mm including crown suspension)

displaying white enamel loss

the two Japanese destroyers closed and engaged USS Asheville at close range with their guns

enamel chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels on the ribbon banner on reverse

consisting of a base and an attachable plate

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive 60mm (x 100mm including crown(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of mold injected aluminum, the obverse consisting of a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with an integrated loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.