Germany, Ss. An Early Allgemeine-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold the steel band holds three

the steel band holds three pads with fold upward within the dome of the helmet and are backed each by a cushion

participated in operations in Russia (Leningrad)

but attributable to maker Wilhelm Deumer

Stitched into the crown is a transparent moisture guard

Germany, Ss. An Early Allgemeine-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold the steel band holds three(Allgemeine SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a 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 OVERHOFF & CIE, LDENSCHEID, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), minor oxidation and loss of finish is evident, in overall near