A metal loop measuring 15 mm in diameter is attached to the upper fitting
(SS-Verfügungstruppe Schiffchen)
where he was hospitalized for two days (June 18 to 20) with an undisclosed illness and promoted to Leading Aircraftman on July 31st
while the other side has a series of nine metal (magnetic) rivets and a hook at the end of the belt for size adjustment
topped by a crossed sword clasp
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Badges, Pins, And Insignia Hold A metal loop measuring 15German League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (Deutscher Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen = DRL) German Wehrmacht Ski Championships at Neustadt Feldberg Schwarzwald 1938 Badge (silvered metal with red, yellow and blue enamels, maker marked "SCHMIDHUSSLER PFORZHEIM ABZEICHEN u. PLAKETTEN" on the reverse, 24. 2 mm x 36. 5 mm, vertical pinback); Hitler Youth (Hitler Jugend) Membership Badge (silver bronze with red, white and black enamels, marked with the