Germany, NSDAP. A Political Leader’s Belt and Buckle, by Friedrich Linden Province of China the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) in Fraktur script

the collar chain composed of alternating eagle and cross insignia separated by open-ended wreaths

he was on death's doorstep

he returned to the 164th Infantry Battalion at East Sandling on May 27th

Germany, NSDAP. A Political Leader’s Belt and Buckle, by Friedrich Linden Province of China the reverse with an inscription(Feldbindenschloss fr Politische Leiter der NSDAP). A matching NSDAP Political Leaders belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed brown leather, one end stitched into a loop to accommodate a gilded aluminum loop, the opposite edge retaining a hidden leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, with two sliding brown leather loops at each end, the loop marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker