Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "XXX" (30) flanked by

inscribed "XXX" (30) flanked by the dates "1944" and "1974"

white and gold embroidery

54th and 74th Battalions

He is remembered with honour on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "XXX" (30) flanked by(SS Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, set within a ribbed wreath bearing a raised inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with moderate oxidation evident, in very fine condition.