Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath

the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Sy & Wagner

demonstrating minor material fatigue and folding creases

Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco

1939 to June 25

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of the obverse consisting of a(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, the buckle maker marked with the logo of