Germany, SS. A SS EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Overhoff & Cie Hold The progress of modern Siam

The progress of modern Siam could be seen as displays of new technologies from the West (telegram and telephone instruments) and the potential of Siam to become modernized (raw materials in various exhibits)

constructed of black and green rayon threading

A five-pointed star in white enamel

with a functional barrel hinge and a thick

Germany, SS. A SS EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Overhoff & Cie Hold The progress of modern Siam(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie, measuring 64 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.