Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Mid-War Example, by Hermann Aurich Province of China The second observer helps the

The second observer helps the pilot with orientation 3

the obverse bears the remains of bronze finish while the reverse bears the remains of silver finish indicating a possible replacement coating leaving the badge of indeterminate grade

and signed by a Major

overall shape near very fine

the obverse is inscribed with “Preisterivald 1916”

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Mid-War Example, by Hermann Aurich Province of China The second observer helps the(Heer Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH IS) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, stamped with a makers mark of H. AURICH, DRESDEN