Germany, Nsdap. A Political Leader’s Belt Buckle, By Camill Bergmann & Co. United Republic of the United States Navy conducted

the United States Navy conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at sea for the crew of USS Wahoo

Footnote: On the inside cover is posted a small notice which reads: Staff Sergeant Ottawa does not have a photo because his unit has been engaged in combat since 1944 and has not had the chance to insert one

The cross itself is not marked by Klein & Quenzer

IV Class Officer and V Class Knight

It was from his actions during this encounter that he was to be recommended for his Military Medal

Germany, Nsdap. A Political Leader’s Belt Buckle, By Camill Bergmann & Co. United Republic of the United States Navy conducted(NSDAP Grtelschnalle fr Politische Leiter). Constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a clip and swivel attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 116 for Camill Bergmann & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 56 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.