Germany, SA. A Member’s Belt Buckle, First Pattern Auction Archive John insignia in silver-coloured ink

John insignia in silver-coloured ink in the centre

FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER&rdquo

the German occupation government merged the Marechaussee with the "Rijksveldwacht" (Gendarmerie) and the "Gemeenteveldwacht" (Municipal Police Officers)

Private Thompson was placed on Active Duty on December 9

stating that he was on the Reserve of Officers with the 42nd Regiment

Germany, SA. A Member’s Belt Buckle, First Pattern Auction Archive John insignia in silver-coloured ink(Sturmabteilung Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften 1. Modell). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse bearing a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed sunwheel style swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.