Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Lippe-Detmold: War Merit Cross Hamburg:

Lippe-Detmold: War Merit Cross Hamburg: Hanseatic Cross

Silver Merit Badge

the suspension loop with a silver content number of “800”

striving to become a Wireless Operator

except that it is dated to September 19

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Lippe-Detmold: War Merit Cross Hamburg:(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, 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, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 155 40 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.