Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of The recipient is NCO Walter

The recipient is NCO Walter Kretschmer of the 5th Battery of Artillery Regiment 16 (L)

1939 to June 25

the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Sy & Wagner

Simms embarked the United Kingdom for the Italian theatre on February 22

the obverse consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of The recipient is NCO Walter(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, the buckle maker marked with the logo of