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)

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

the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Sy & Wagner

demonstrating minor material fatigue and folding creases

(Hokan_sho / 宝冠章)

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