Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelmbund Member’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed (Issued 1914-1918)

(Issued 1914-1918)

Barker fell in love with aviation after watching pioneer aviators flying Curtiss and Wright Flyer aircraft at farm exhibitions between 1910 and 1914

where he saw service with No

and with silver gilt flames between the arms of the cross

A invitation note

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Stahlhelmbund Member’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed (Issued 1914-1918)(Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder der Stahlhelmbund). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised Stahlhel, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL and oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.