Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Belt Buckles

(Gürtelschnallen). A pair of belt buckles, including:

1. An Imperial Heer EM/NCO’s buckle, constructed of partially-silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and laurel branches, the reverse with swivel attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Sturmabteilung (SA) member’s buckle, constructed of partially-silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed sunwheel-style swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.