Germany. A Military Penal Unit Standard Issue Belt Buckle

Constructed of stamped metal with a silver finish; the obverse with a raised pebbled field, surrounded by three rings; the reverse with a soldered catch and a double-claw spring bar; marked “B&N, 43” for “Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 62 mm (w) x 49 mm (h); in mint condition.