Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Newly Listed plus a Pilot Badge

plus a Pilot Badge

Hebden signed his Attestation Paper as a Lieutenant with the 46th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" on July 9

obverse centre presenting a large silver star on blue enameled background

signing on again for a further term in 1906

contact marks evident on the blade from active use especially near the tip

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Rodo Newly Listed plus a Pilot Badge(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop demonstrating a classic cranked foot and with swivel attachment claws, maker marked RODO, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.