Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte Hold where the decision was made

where the decision was made to switch him to the Canadian Infantry Corps as a Private with the Royal Regina Rifles

named to “OBERLEUTNANT ARWED VON PUTTKAMER” of 6

a rare badge presenting a cross with monograms in each quadrant

II - From Pusan to the Yalu

a national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons constructed of tombac

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte Hold where the decision was made(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central 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 bearing a makers mark of BERG & NOLTE, LDENSCHEID,