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

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

the cap demonstrates wear consistent with age and field use

Type I (1876-1881) (silver gilt

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.