Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Mid-War Example, by Hermann Aurich GTRexclude a 45 mm wide butterscotch-coloured

a 45 mm wide butterscotch-coloured leather sweatband runs around the circumference

the exterior shows considerable wear

(Etui für Fliegerschützenabzeichen)

having gained seven pounds since December 26th

the reverse with a central threaded screw post retaining an original matching backplate

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Mid-War Example, by Hermann Aurich GTRexclude a 45 mm wide butterscotch-coloured(Heer Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH IS) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, stamped with a makers mark of H. AURICH, DRESDEN