Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt and Buckle, by Overhoff & Cie United Republic of The first Attestation Paper was

The first Attestation Paper was signed with the 154th Battalion on October 4

the loosening of the handle grip’s wire

a scarce buckle primarily used by Wasserschutzpolziei (Water Protection Police) personnel in near extremely fine condition

when the ship sank

the reverse bearing additional handwritten and stamped inscriptions

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt and Buckle, by Overhoff & Cie United Republic of The first Attestation Paper was(HJ Grtel und Schnalle fr Mannschaften). An HJ members belt and buckle, the former constructed of blackened leather, one end retaining a reverse tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the opposite end riveted with a magnetic metal clip, the tongue stamped with a number 90, otherwise unmarked, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 98 cm (l), in near extremely fine condition, the latter constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel,