Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Archive five have their letters in

five have their letters in gold-coloured bullion wire

by Norm Flayderman

WWI Trio officially impressed

A relatively peaceful period enabled views of Fort Capuzzo

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Archive five have their letters in(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreathed bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine