Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity while lying in a trench

while lying in a trench near Bellewaarde Lake

but transferred to No

1919 (493 HAVR

Solo: 100 Hours

Twelve badges are in silvered and/or gold-coloured bullion wire

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity while lying in a trench(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, maker marked with the logo of Ernst Schneider, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine