Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed Eastern Campaign medal

Eastern Campaign medal

One side has a spring loaded clip which was used to attach the knife to the inside of the boot or utility belt

that he had six years' previous service with the 57th Regiment

Webster embarked Southampton

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed Eastern Campaign medal(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, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident throughout, in very fine condition.