Germany, Heer. A Standard Issue Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Richard Sieper & Söhne Auction Archive unmarked as is typical with

unmarked as is typical with this type

with its black rayon backer intact on the reverse

The silvered metal ferrule is magnetic and emblazoned with a repeating oak leaf motif

offensive and defensive mining subways

His mother was grateful and sent me food parcels and wanted me to marry her daughter – there was a problem – I was already married

Germany, Heer. A Standard Issue Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Richard Sieper & Söhne Auction Archive unmarked as is typical with(Heer Koppelschloss). Constructed of olive drab painted magnetic metal, the obverse with a raised field depicting a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons, surrounded by the inscription GOTT MIT UNS (God with Us) at the top, with a partial oak wreath at the bottom, the reverse plain, with a soldered catch, and a standard dual prong spring bar, marked R. S. & S. for Richard Sieper & Shne, measuring 62 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in overall