Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie GTRexclude the strap with a sliding

the strap with a sliding strap housing a D-ring

(Ostvolkmedaille I

the reverse medallion presents crossed French flags surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE (Honor and Fatherland) and 29 FLOREAL AN X (29th Floreal Year Ten)

center medallion in gold and enamels

Hughes enlisted with the Coldstream Guards

Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie GTRexclude the strap with a sliding(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.