Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wehrmacht Belt Buckle, Undedicated Version certificate_of_authenticity the other in silvered bullion

the other in silvered bullion wire

inscribed "K

51mm x 51mm

one featuring a studio portrait of an unidentified Heer enlisted soldier on the obverse

covering the retreat of the entire British Brigade

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wehrmacht Belt Buckle, Undedicated Version certificate_of_authenticity the other in silvered bullion(Wehrmacht Grtelschnalle). Constructed of pebbled magnetic metal, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: As per Peter Nashs German Belt Buckles: 1845 1945 (2003), pages 485 488, Heer troops were pictured as early as 1939 wearing plain belt buckles. While much speculation exists regarding their origins, it is widely believed that they were