Austria, Empire. First War Period Austro-Hungarian Army Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction in the SS-Standarte “Der Führer”

in the SS-Standarte “Der Führer”

London Gazette (21 Jan 1918) citation reads "2nd Lt Thomas Mark Jennings

Constructed of bright red fabric

48-MULE CORPS

Dome of the helmet exhibits the maker's insignia sticker inscribed "HEINRICH MANDELARTZ HMA AACHEN"

Austria, Empire. First War Period Austro-Hungarian Army Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction in the SS-Standarte “Der Führer”(Grtelschnalle). In brass, obverse with a raised image, illustrating the double headed Imperial eagle clutching an orb and sword, the eagle bearing the coat of arms of the Dual Monarchy on its chest, surmounted by the Imperial crown, reverse is plain with an intact double pronged clasp on the roll bar plus tab catch, unmarked, measuring 66. 5 mm (w) x 52. 7 mm (h), surface wear evident on the coat of arms, light contact, better than very fine.