Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelm Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive Oshima spoke almost perfect German

Oshima spoke almost perfect German and became a good friend of Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop

mounter's label on the reverse

His medical records indicate he was in and out of various medical facilities during the war

The grip is constructed of mahogany with a matching upper crossguard

and radio installations

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelm Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive Oshima spoke almost perfect German(Der Stahlhelm Grtelschnalle). Constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse with a raised German national eagle clutching a shield with a central Der Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.