Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold Army Aircraft Warning Service (AWS)

Army Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) Observer Armband (blue

with a period original wartime ribbon and a single clasp

He was placed on duty as Lieutenant Commander

für Flüge in Deutschland zwecks Erprobung der feindlichen Flugzeugarten / Englischer Avro-Doppledecker

his brother Hermann

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Hold Army Aircraft Warning Service (AWS)(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel, 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 OVERHOFF & CIE, LDENSCHEID, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.