Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive numbered "27335" on the front

numbered "27335" on the front cover

the reverse shows a coat of arms and the inscription “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN GLORREICHEN FELDZUG 1870/71” (“IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS CAMPAIGN IN 1870/71”)

he is described as being of thin build

Blennerhassett complained that "the Germans have tried every kind of trick here already

all edged in twisted silver piping

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive numbered "27335" on the front(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a pebbled and ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code 822 32 for an unconfirmed manufacturer, also bearing a raised SS insignia,