Germany, Nsdap. A Political Leader’s Belt Buckle, By Camill Bergmann & Co. United Republic of IV Class Officer and V

IV Class Officer and V Class Knight

The cross itself is not marked by Klein & Quenzer

the United States Navy conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at sea for the crew of USS Wahoo

It is the private collection of an unnamed Feldwebel (Sergeant)

It was from his actions during this encounter that he was to be recommended for his Military Medal

Germany, Nsdap. A Political Leader’s Belt Buckle, By Camill Bergmann & Co. United Republic of IV Class Officer and V(NSDAP Grtelschnalle fr Politische Leiter). Constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a clip and swivel attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 116 for Camill Bergmann & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 56 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.