Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now with examples constructed of magnetic

with examples constructed of magnetic metal

In February 1943 he was assigned to the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler where he saw action during the Third Battle of Kharkov

the decoration is dedicated to the 4th Bogohl (Bombengeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung = Bomber Wing of the Supreme Army Command)

gold bullion borders

The difference between the two helmets is the rivet securing the chinstrap loop to the helmet

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now with examples constructed of magnetic(Heer Grtelschnalle). Exhibiting late 19th Century manufacturing characteristics, partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.