Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld & Co. Auction Archive presenting minor oxidation in the

presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion

and a Kuban Shield

the obverse centre presents a red-enamelled medallion inscribed “FIA” (FRANCISCUS IMPERATOR AUSTRIAE)

The mourned soldiers are: Obergefreiter (Corporal) Alois Fenzl (Iron Cross 2nd Class)

the top edges of the pages coloured in steel blue

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld & Co. Auction Archive presenting minor oxidation in the(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, both the buckle and strap maker marked with the logo of Dransfeld & Co., Menden, measuring 64 mm