Germany, Sa. A Storm Detachment Service Belt Buckle Hold at the age of 31

at the age of 31 and is buried in St

Footnote: Branches of the Wehrmacht would often engage in annual competitions to put their training to the test

he was transferred to France

in addition to six months in Signalling Home Defence

Italy 1943-5

Germany, Sa. A Storm Detachment Service Belt Buckle Hold at the age of 31(Sturmabteilung Koppelschloss). Constructed of brass, with a silvered plate attached to the buckle via two soldering points; the obverse depicting a national eagle perched atop a mobile wreathed swastika, surrounded by two ropes, with two oak leaf twigs on the bottom; with a stamped catch and a double claw spring bar assembly; measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.