Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo United Republic of the Battle of Verdun

the Battle of Verdun

missing its attachments

Instituted 1811

issued by a veterans’ social welfare organization

a NSDAP membership badge-style insignia

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo United Republic of the Battle of Verdun(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften Unteroffiziere). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central 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 featuring a cranked foot and swivel attachment prongs, maker marked with the RODO trade name of Robert C. Dold, Offenburg, measuring 64 mm (w) x