Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of dated 30 January 1945

dated 30 January 1945

15 Canadian General Hospital on January 26

all very well preserved and in overall very fine condition

intact and functional dual exterior metal hinges

These were also the first Olympic Games to have colour telecasts

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of dated 30 January 1945(Luftwaffe Grtelschnalle fr Offiziere). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field bearing a central raised and gilded Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a clip and loop retaining attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 55 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.