Germany, Heer. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, by C.W. Motz & Co.
(Heer Gürtelschnalle). Constructed of olive-drab painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap embossed with a maker’s mark of “C.W. MOTZ & CO., BRANDENBURG A. H.”, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

