Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude marked "3" on reverse

marked "3" on reverse

with a fuller running approximately two-thirds the length of each side

a former Congressman from New York and decorated veteran of the First World War

the reverse of the fold down panels are lined in quilted grey cotton twill

while another is in full uniform in the background

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude marked "3" on reverse(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a 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 retaining a period original brown leather strap, both the buckle and strap bearing illegible makers marks, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation