Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelmbund Member’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Dated to Vienna on April

Dated to Vienna on April 22

along with a unidentified fourth pin

it also provides an important illustration of the integral role that ships of this type played in trade and transportation between the Pacific Northwest

the panels are sewn together with black thread

Gauleiter Albert Forster on 31 August 1939 and for services to the construction of the NSDAP in the district of Danzig and the National Socialist state Danzig as well as for building the defense of Danzig before 31 August 1939 awarded

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelmbund Member’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Dated to Vienna on April(Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder der Stahlhelmbund). Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised Stahlhelm, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL and oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment prongs and two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.