Germany, Heer. A Second War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction " maker mark and dated

" maker mark and dated "1941" on the tab

membership eligibility does not descend through family lines by order of agnatic primogeniture

served in Royal Flying Corps for 249 days (#170234)

Ludenscheid) insignia on the third row on the reverse

97 mm x 44

Germany, Heer. A Second War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction " maker mark and dated(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, obverse with central Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves, within ribbed border on pebbled field, reverse with loop dual attachment prongs, attached to brown leather strap, illegible makers mark on reverse, marked Dr. F. & Co. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in