Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of dated 30 January 1945

dated 30 January 1945

Inset into the obverse of the handle is an enameled HJ insignia measuring 14 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

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Measuring 210 mm x 150 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of dated 30 January 1945(Luftwaffe Grtelschnalle fr Offiziere). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field bearing a central raised and gilded Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a clip and loop retaining attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 55 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.