Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of Instituted May 1 1944 by

Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco

the cover releasing from the tab catch on the right side and the spring-loading popping the cover open

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

(NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

1939 to June 25

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of Instituted May 1 1944 by(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