Germany, Waffen-Ss. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle, By Assmann & Söhne Auction the blade measuring 208 mm

the blade measuring 208 mm in length

otherwise in extremely fine condition

In went into depth about McDiarmid's condition: "He states that he was always healthy previous to enlistment

which culminated in the ignominious appeasement of Germany at Munich

illustrating the left-facing Spanish eagle with a cross on its chest

Germany, Waffen-Ss. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle, By Assmann & Söhne Auction the blade measuring 208 mmA textbook example of a Waffen SS EMs belt buckle by this maker; in nickel silver steel (magnetic); maker marked RZM 155 44 SS for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid on the reverse; the reverse with standard double claw prongs and soldered catch (of note is the unevenly stamped upper catch arm signature to Assmann manufacture); measuring 64 mm x 48 mm; contact marks throughout from light use; in overall very fine condition.