Description
HMCS Fort Erie
1939 and signed in blue ink by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder (1876–1960)
where he was struck off strength of the 3rd Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot at Witley on October 4
credited with having served in France with the 12th Battalion
) Naming is officially engraved in large italic capitals
Germany, Ss. A Ss Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie United Republic of HMCS Fort Erie(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, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.