Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Etui)

Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Etui)

Gartenstraße in Göttingen-Grone

and the brigade started to deploy for battle

Footnote: Private William Richards' medal is recorded on roll of "Medals Returned"

with casting red enamels and replaced reverse medallion

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Etui)Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.