Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt And Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold at the apparent age of

at the apparent age of 17

the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of the Crimean Peninsula and southern Ukraine

It is probable that within a few months softening will occur in the damaged eye to such a degree as will necessitate its removal

It contains detailed descriptions and history of creation badges – necessary for any collector of Croatian pieces

but this privately-purchased example

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt And Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold at the apparent age of(Waffen SS Grtel mit Schnalle). A Waffen SS EM NCOs belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed black leather, one end featuring an integrated aluminum clip, the opposite end bearing a reverse leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the clip end bearing an embossed and partially legible makers mark with a manufacture date of 1939, measuring 42 mm (w) x 940 mm (l), with age appropriate material fatigue