Germany. A Protection Police Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Newly Listed the date "1942" below and

the date "1942" below and a large number "3" in between

Temperatures during the monsoon season were extremely hot with very high humidity

the paint retaining its original luster

XVI ILLUSTRAVIT 1779"

Belgian Croix De Guerre - Type I 1914-18

Germany. A Protection Police Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Overhoff & Cie Newly Listed the date "1942" below and(Koppelschloss). Worn by the Schutzpolizei. Constructed of silvered cast aluminum; the obverse with a pebbled finish, featuring a raised mobile swastika in the center, circumscribed Gott mit uns above a halved oak wreath; the reverse with a standard double claw spring bar and integrated belt catch; maker marked OLC for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 63 mm (w) x 47 mm (h); with a leather tab attached; marked Max Mller, Nrnberg