Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity German forces

German forces

with original ribbon with horizontal pinback sewn to the ribbon

established in 1914 by Prince William of Wied (Prince of Albania)

Your untiring personal supervision of activities pertaining to both combat intelligence and indoctrination of combat crew members has been meritorious

Accompanied by a printout from the National Archives of Australia documenting his service

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity German forces(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves on a ribbed ring, the reverse with a loop dual attachment prongs, the reverse maker marked DR. F. & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, with a date of 1940, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.