Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude the reverse of the fold

the reverse of the fold down panels are lined in quilted grey cotton twill

aboard the R

a former Congressman from New York and decorated veteran of the First World War

with a fuller running approximately two-thirds the length of each side

while another is in full uniform in the background

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude the reverse of the fold(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws retaining a period original brown leather strap, both the buckle and strap bearing illegible makers marks, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation