Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive measuring 135 mm (w) x

measuring 135 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) in Fraktur script

the chief town of the Department

He was posted to the 14th Brigade at Witley on January 22

Third Class (in die-stamped silvered bronze with white and black enamels

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive measuring 135 mm (w) x(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreathed bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine