Germany, Ss. A Ss Officer’s Belt Buckle By Overhoff & Cie Auction intact loop)

intact loop)

Ferdinand succeeded his uncle on the latter's death (Carol I died without surviving issue) as King of Romania

retains over 95% of original finish

He signed his CEF Officers' Declaration Paper on March 10

maker marked “RZM M9/240” (W

Germany, Ss. A Ss Officer’s Belt Buckle By Overhoff & Cie Auction intact loop)(Schutzstaffel Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, with rear loop and clasp, obverse depicts German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, above banner inscribed with SS motto Meine Ehre heit Treue (My Honour is Loyalty), reverse stamped with Reichszeugmeisterei RZM logo, double sig runes of the SS, and a mark of oLc for maker Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 48 mm in diameter, in very fine condition.