Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Newly Listed 1935 and February 7

1935 and February 7

the reverse with inscriptions in German

The interior of the tunic contains a pocket on the upper left breast and a manufacturer's label on the right clearly reading “Uniformfabrik Franz Fiedler” with tailor’s measurements

for which he was mentioned in despatches

Higgins returned to Britain and was discharged from active service on May 1

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Newly Listed 1935 and February 7(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, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.