Germany, Heer. A Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Ernst Schneider

(Heer Gürtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, 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, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap maker marked “E. SCHNEIDER, LÜDENSCHEID”, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.