Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Auction Archive (Karl-Truppenkreuz)

(Karl-Truppenkreuz)

Morat bailed out just before the plane crashed into a mountain

Defensive Sector

reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters “MM” (Military Merit)

5 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its wings suspension

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Auction Archive (Karl-Truppenkreuz)(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.