Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Stufe (light version)

Stufe (light version)

hardly visible repair

A beautiful example of this award in gold

Unison damaged and was believed to have sunk a large enemy vessel at night off Marittimo

In silver with Gold swords with red and black enamels

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Stufe (light version)(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap bearing an illegible makers mark, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm