Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of 1939 to June 25

1939 to June 25

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

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

(Hokan_sho / 宝冠章)

in uniform and with the Condor Legion cuff title clearly visible

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of 1939 to June 25(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