Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Hold 1815 by King Ferdinand VII

1815 by King Ferdinand VII in honour of Queen Isabella I with the name of "Royal and American Order of Isabella the Catholic"

- in total 65 killed and 284 wounded

circa 1940-42 period

He retired to civilian life and died in 1966 in South Australia

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Hold 1815 by King Ferdinand VII(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop demonstrating a classic cranked foot and with swivel attachment claws, maker marked RODO, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident, in better than very fine condition.