Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Modified for Postwar Wear, by Richard Sieper & Söhne Auction First Class Star

First Class Star

Completing the exterior features are two magnetic metal belt hooks which emanate from the waistband through pre-set eyelets

(Reichsarbeitsdienst Gürtelschnalle für Mannschaften)

the interior is plain with an elastic band on each side

The front visor is has suffered drying over time and pulled away from the silvered rim

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Modified for Postwar Wear, by Richard Sieper & Söhne Auction First Class Star(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing an SS style German national eagle, overlaying a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a clip and claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with Sig runes, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and maker code 822 38 for Richard Sieper & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating