Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of with a size stamp of

with a size stamp of “56” and an additional stamp of “842”

1963 at Ent AFB

Bourne served with the 3rd Battalion

54 mm (w) x 43

The announcement of the creation of the medal was made on March 18

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of with a size stamp of(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, with a partially visible Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) makers code of 155 40 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 65 mm (w) x 50 mm