Germany, Third Reich. A Ii Pattern Penal Administration Official’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive stating that "he was leaving

stating that "he was leaving June 7th for 2 weeks vacation"

the obverse consisting of a set of crossed swords within a laurel wreath with a bow at the bottom

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 454 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

and watch for booby traps

As one of the Deacon brothers noted

Germany, Third Reich. A Ii Pattern Penal Administration Official’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive stating that "he was leaving(Beamter Grtelschnalle). Constructed of cupal, the obverse bearing a central government style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, set within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with dual attachment clips, unmarked, measuring 50 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.