within a stylized white enameled buckle bearing a silvered inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)
inscribed with “Halten einander die Treue” (“Be Loyal to Each Other”)
Footnote: Takoradi Airport is an airport in Sekondi-Takoradi
A typically faceted ten-pointed star constructed of silver
The new year saw a transfer to the 14th Reserve Battalion at the Manitoba Regimental Depot at Dibgate on January 31
Germany, SS. A SS EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Overhoff & Cie GTRexclude within a stylized white enameled(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, measuring 64 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.