Germany, RAD. A Senior Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden There are numerous versions of

There are numerous versions of his early life in Germany

enamel flaking to blue scroll and obverse center cross

One in red and blue embroidery on white felt

the claims were unfounded

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUES WIRKEN IN EISERNER ZEIT 1915” (“FOR FAITHFUL WORK IN THE IRON TIME 1915”)

Germany, RAD. A Senior Leader’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden There are numerous versions of(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse consisting of a circular wheat stalk wreath, surrounding a central raised Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) insignia in the form of a raised shovel head defaced by a mobile swastika, the reverse with a clip and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, with a manufacture date of 39, measuring 45 mm in diameter,