Germany, Police. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation

Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate test and gliding trials

The medal was awarded on September 20

the reverse shows the folded dark green wool base sewn for a flat seam and the cream cloth backing and silver/grey threads of the litzen

Footnote: The Order of Lenin was named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution and was established by the Central Executive Committee on April 6

2nd Regiment (die-stamped bronze gilt with a black enamelled numeral

Germany, Police. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Footnote: The International Aeronautical FederationA textbook third reich period German Schutzpolizei Kommunalpolizei, Gendarmerie, and Luftwaffe Fire Service EMs belt buckle; constructed of in mold injected aluminum; the obverse with the standard police motif; the reverse unmarked; signature integrated catch with double claw hooks; measuring 64 mm x 48 mm; a gently worn example, as is evident from the light wear marks on the reverse; near mint condition.