Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of the suspension loop maker marked

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

the obverse consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath

demonstrating minor material fatigue and folding creases

(Hokan_sho / 宝冠章)

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

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of the suspension loop maker marked(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