Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld & Co. Auction Archive scuffing on the bottom

scuffing on the bottom

with a central raised rosette within a circular laurel wreath

The mourned soldiers are: Obergefreiter (Corporal) Alois Fenzl (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld & Co. Auction Archive scuffing on the bottom(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath 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 latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, both the buckle and strap maker marked with the logo of Dransfeld & Co., Menden, measuring 64 mm