the eagle is surmounted by a large imperial crown presenting large arches connecting to a monde with a small cross on top
reverse with central inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR THE FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”)
multi-piece construction in silvered and gilded tombac
each constructed of white wool with buckram cores and pinned with a single aluminum insignia
circumscribed by an inscription of “DEUTSCHES REICH 1871” (“GERMAN EMPIRE 1871”)
Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction the eagle is surmounted by(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal with a dark grey painted finish, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with only slight scratching and oxidation evident, in extremely fine