Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example, by Overhoff & Cie Republic of accompanied by original silk ribbon

accompanied by original silk ribbon

while the case’s catch no longer functions

It was awarded in five degrees for civilian and military merit: Knight Grand Cross

Footnote: James Murphy joined the Royal Marines as a Drummer in July 1858

he embarked for the United Kingdom on November 9

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example, by Overhoff & Cie Republic of accompanied by original silk ribbon(Waffen SS Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a catch and one of two claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid,