A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 547 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

dated April 15

Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing “Fidelis Et Paratus 34”

Gilded brass with red and black enamels

His defence relied almost entirely on the argument that he was merely following orders in conformity to "the leader principle" (Führerprinzip) and his personal oath of loyalty to Hitler

A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold This particular buckle is illustratedA textbook example of a late war issue Kriegsmarine breast eagle; constructed of fine quality machine embroidered golden yellow machine embroidery; on a navy blue wool base; with a grey rayon backer on the reverse; with the majority of the original paper backer remaining on the reverse; measuring 93 mm x 42 mm; uniform removed; extremely fine condition.