Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Hold and attested to the Canadian

and attested to the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (serving in Canada) as 2777360 on the 27th of September 1917

the backing of the cross as well as the thread for the inner star is dark olive

A very fine collection of Kyffäuser Veteran’s League stick pins

at the age of 64

with crossed swords in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire below

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Hold and attested to the Canadian(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.