Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt And Buckle Newly Listed 18 General Hospital (Chicago Unit)

18 General Hospital (Chicago Unit) ceased to take admissions effective January 17

with adjustable cotton straps sewn in place

Die struck in silvered tombac

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Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt And Buckle Newly Listed 18 General Hospital (Chicago Unit)(Waffen SS Grtel). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, obverse depicts central SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, circumscribed by SS motto Meine Ehre heit Treue (My Honour is Loyalty), measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with a loop and dual reverse attachment prongs, attached to a 800 mm long black leather belt, with an embossed makers mark of Heinrich Sohn, K. G. and a handwritten owners name of Strm (Sturmmann) A. M.,