Germany. Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Brocade Dress Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie certificate_of_authenticity the buckle measuring 48 mm

the buckle measuring 48 mm

engraved Waffen - SS

with period section of light blue silk sash

and in blue case of issue

1st Lieutenant Derby was listed on the roster of the Oryoku Maru and was initially thought to be Missing in Action

Germany. Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Brocade Dress Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie certificate_of_authenticity the buckle measuring 48 mm(Luftwaffe Offizier Koppelschloss). Constructed of oval aluminum with a pebbled finish; the obverse depicting a gilded aluminum droop tail Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; the reverse with a latch; marked OLC for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid on the reverse; with a dual prong spring bar, and aluminum catch; measuring 53 mm (w) x 48 mm (h); in overall near mint condition.