Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Hold the backing of the cross

the backing of the cross as well as the thread for the inner star is dark olive

ranked immediately after the Small Gold Star

the stitching remaining fully intact

and attested to the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (serving in Canada) as 2777360 on the 27th of September 1917

Like many other Prussians from aristocratic families

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Hold the backing of the cross(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves on a ribbed ring, the reverse with a loop dual attachment prongs, the reverse maker marked DR. F. & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, with a date of 1940, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.