Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive Footnote: Francis "Frank" Joseph Stribbell

Footnote: Francis "Frank" Joseph Stribbell is acknowledged for having signed four Attestation Papers

These armored cars escorted convoys

engraved on the front cover with the interlocking initials "W H" (William Haddock) in the centre and the 52nd Infantry Battalion insignia at the upper right

scattered flaking of the paint on the Falange insignia and on the nickel-plated finish on the pommel

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive Footnote: Francis "Frank" Joseph Stribbell(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.