” with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm
An example of a second war German “Panzerkampfabzeichen”
detailing in crown worn on left side
the oldest child of Louise and George Pearkes
Instituted 1865 by Queen Isabella II
Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive ” with the re-institution date(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 and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZ) logo and maker code 155 43 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish