Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of (NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

(NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

in uniform and with the Condor Legion cuff title clearly visible

The recipient is NCO Walter Kretschmer of the 5th Battery of Artillery Regiment 16 (L)

the cover releasing from the tab catch on the right side and the spring-loading popping the cover open

1939 to June 25

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of (NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, the buckle maker marked with the logo of