demonstrating near-total loss of finish to the badge with extensive deterioration of the case
measuring 37 mm x 53
with a transparent plastic rhomboid moisture guard stitched onto the crown
A HIAG (Mutual Aid Association of Former Waffen-SS Members) Tracing Service file for SS-Untersturmführer Erich Warnstedt
the tie that binds the two ends of the headband at the rear having been lost to time
Germany, SS. A Mint Belt Buckle for Officer Ranks, by Overhoff & Cie visually-hidden demonstrating near-total loss of finish(Waffen SS Koppelschlo fr Offiziere). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, situated above a banner bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a clip and claws emanating from a functional roller on a swivel hinge, stamped with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo with a code of 36 39, Sig runes, and the logo of Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, a