Germany, SS. An Unissued Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Early Wartime Example GTRexclude Pforzheim) on the reverse of

Pforzheim) on the reverse of the end panels

marked "48" on the underside of the pin

rejoining his unit

the three red stripes of the shield in three strips of copper

7mm (h – inclusive of surmounting wreath)

Germany, SS. An Unissued Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Early Wartime Example GTRexclude Pforzheim) on the reverse of(Waffen SS Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, overlaid a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with Sig runes, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and a maker code of 155 40 for F. W. Assmann & Shne,