United Kingdom. An Engineer Volunteers Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of Contact marks evident on the

Contact marks evident on the clips from active use

(Frontflugspange für Transport und Luftlandflieger)

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

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

68 mm x 36

United Kingdom. An Engineer Volunteers Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of Contact marks evident on theThree 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