Germany, Third Reich. A Railway Official’s Belt and Buckle, by F.W. Assman & Söhne Republic of situated within circular oak leaf

situated within circular oak leaf wreath

earning him great respect with friend and foe due to his noble character

but did not stand trial

Bodo Spranz

Germany, Third Reich. A Railway Official’s Belt and Buckle, by F.W. Assman & Söhne Republic of situated within circular oak leaf(Reichsbahn Koppelschloss und Grtel). A Reichsbahn (State Railway) officials belt and buckle, the former constructed of blackened leather, one end retaining a reverse brown leather tongue perforated with ten sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the tongue stamped with a size mark of 100, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 97 cm (l), demonstrating age appropriate desiccation and fatigue, in very fine condition; the latter constructed of gilded aluminum,