German uniform belt

German uniform belt with Parteiadler buckle inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" - God with us. Found in Cecil Riding's collection.   Captain Cecil Riding (Jock) grew up near Lockerbie in Dumfriesshire. In 1940 he joined the Coldstream Guards before transferring to the Highland Light Infantry in 1941. In February 1944 Cecil Riding was selected for the newly formed Special Air Service (SAS) and was posted on special duty throughout occupied Western Europe in 1944 and 1945 for which he was awarded the Military Cross.
Object no :
DMCR032a-b
Collection :
The Second World War
Creator :
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Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
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Materials :
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Accession number :
DUMFM:2012.18.105
Copyright :
Dumfries and Galloway Council
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