Germany, Heer. A Second War Period Heer (Army) EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle by Dr. Franke & Co.
(Heer Gürtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, obverse with central Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and oak leaves, within ribbed border on pebbled field, reverse with loop dual attachment prongs, attached to brown leather strap, illegible maker’s mark on reverse, marked “Dr. F. & Co.” for Dr. Franke & Co., Lüdenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.

