Footnote: The Order of the Grand Duke Gediminas was instituted in Lithuania in 1927
enamel chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels on the ribbon banner on reverse
the two Japanese destroyers closed and engaged USS Asheville at close range with their guns
60mm (x 100mm including crown suspension)
the other with a missing prong
Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of the(Waffen SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of mold injected aluminum, the obverse consisting of a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with an integrated loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.