Germany, Third Reich. A Small Patriotic Belt Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac issued in Lemberg on 20

issued in Lemberg on 20 April 1944

hallmarked with Imperial silver hallmarks (800 fine)

traces of gilt wear evident on the reverse

(this) officer had a moderate sized varicocele which at times caused trouble"

The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon and a rosette

Germany, Third Reich. A Small Patriotic Belt Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac issued in Lemberg on 20(Grtelschnalle). Constructed of mother of pearl, the obverse consisting of a gentle vaulted square shield bearing a raised swastika, the reverse with a clip fixed in position with dual rivets which protrude throughout the obverse, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), demonstrating a small chip or imperfection to the reverse upper edge, an interesting example of a privately purchased buckle likely of Anglo American manufacture and purchased by a