Germany, Daf. A Rare Stoßtrupp Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Version, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of within a stamped silvered circular

within a stamped silvered circular wreath stamped with oak leaves

Footnote: The 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier

minor enamel chipping in the eagle's tail on the obverse

Knobloch served in the Schalburg Corps during the war and settled in Canada following a brief period in Argentina during the early 1950's

the obverse presenting a central crowned letter W for King Waldemar II monogram

Germany, Daf. A Rare Stoßtrupp Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Version, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of within a stamped silvered circular(Deutsche Arbeitsfront Stotrupp Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika set within a cogwheel, with each corner bearing a stylized rivet, the reverse with a crank catch and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, maker code M4 39, and the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with slight surface scratching evident, a rare crank