United Kingdom. An Engineer Volunteers Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of where he was awarded his

where he was awarded his Pilot's Flying Badge and named Temporary Sergeant the same day

with crossed swords on ribbon

"Deutsche Krieger-Fechtanstalt" (DKFA)

(Frontflugspange für Transport und Luftlandflieger)

constructed of black wool with tresse produced of bright silver aluminum thread

United Kingdom. An Engineer Volunteers Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of where he was awarded hisThree piece construction, Engineer Volunteers insignia in bronze gilt affixed to the base via two lugs and a pin, the insignia domed and consisting of the voided monogram of Queen Victoria in the centre, surrounded by a garter inscribed with the voided text "ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS", the insignia within a full wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by the Victorian Crown, the voided areas on the monogram and text exposing a black dome shaped plate