Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of was promoted to Band Corporal

was promoted to Band Corporal on probation on January 11

As stated in the Introduction: "On September 23

54 mm x 70

Gerstmann died on March 16

WWI War Cross 1914-1918 - Bronze

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of was promoted to Band Corporal(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, maker marked with the logo of E. Schneider, Ldenscheid, around a manufacture date of 42, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.