Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive 12) A Lippe War Merit

12) A Lippe War Merit Cross ribbon

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom

was promoted to Major on April 13

Tarr was 18 at the time and in his own words

following up the retreating German forces

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Rodo Auction Archive 12) A Lippe War Merit(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed 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 claws, the reverse maker marked RODO, demonstrating near total loss of paint in addition to minor oxidation, in very fine condition.