Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold 2) Order of the Rising

2) Order of the Rising Sun

the BWM with a dark patina and replacement ribbon

means military hospital trains from Bremen (northern Germany)

The Soldbuch comes with research on Schmelzer’s unit from the previous owner

tiny chip evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold 2) Order of the Rising(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed wreath bearing a raised 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, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of