Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive following up the retreating German

following up the retreating German forces

the catch is atypical for this maker and the badge demonstrates evidence of refinishing

within a laurel leaf wreath

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom

was promoted to Major on April 13

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive following up the retreating German(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the reverse maker marked RODO, demonstrating near total loss of paint in addition to minor oxidation, in very fine condition.