Out picking today and came across this buckle. Reached out to Ben Evans. Seems to be a rarer variant to a NSDAP / Diplomatic buckle. Almost looks as well very similar to a forestry buckle variant. Nice gilding still remains to laurel wreath & adler setting against a nice pebbled roundel. Assmann makers mark nice and clean on back. No casting flaws. Heavy brass construction. Some pitting to keeper but overall a nice original and a rarer one I have not seen too many of that has some wear to it and has been there. Thanks Ben for being a sounding board and second set of eyes. Your expertise is always an asset. Happy to add to my buckle collection.

Rossi