maker marked "CTC" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
100% of gilt remaining with only a single minor chip from centre white enameling
marked "STOCKO" on the reverse
This particular buckle is illustrated on page 45 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
the Schiller Festival or Imperial anniversaries
Germany, Ss. A Ss Visor Cap Eagle, Type Ii, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "CTC" and marked(SS Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, marked with double Sig runes, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and maker code 155 36 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 68. 00 mm (w) x 32. 02 mm (h), weighing 2. 8 grams, with loss of finish evident throughout, in very fine condition.