Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity measuring 161 mm x 113

measuring 161 mm x 113 mm

inscribed "RHÖN-SEGELFLUGWETTBEWERB 23

the reverse with a round centre inscribed “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”)

We couldn't use the whole deck because the Navy didn't want us taking off aft of the superstructure of the carrier for fear we'd blow a tire or lose an engine and the aircraft would fly into the superstructure and set the whole carrier on fire

marked "Stoger Wien"

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity measuring 161 mm x 113(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of Ernst Schneider, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine