Footnote: Werner Stichling (1895–1979) joined the Imperial German Navy in 1914
the reverse inscribed “Verdienst im Kriege” (German - Merit at War)
Territorial Force on June 9
marked with eagle's head denoting Gold composition and Paris manufacture between 1870-1919
Both the liner and sweatband are maker marked “ABTEILUNG BERTHOLD LISSNER
Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Belt Buckles for Political and Military Personnel certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Werner Stichling (1895–1979) joined(Grtelschnallen). A pair of belt buckles, including: 1. A Sturmabteilung (SA) members buckle, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse bearing a central raised SA style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, the reverse with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Luftwaffe EM NCOs