Germany, Heer. An Em/ Nco’s Tropical Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider United Republic of (Real y Militar Orden de

(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando)

typical black lacquering with balsum wood framing

and then the Cruiser “Königsberg”

with a central vertical pinback having been added

The order also encompasses two medals: Badge of the Sword (reserved for Non-commissioned officers) and Medal of the Sword (reserved for Underbefäl

Germany, Heer. An Em/ Nco’s Tropical Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider United Republic of (Real y Militar Orden de(Heer Tropen Grtelschnalle). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, maker marked ESL 41 for Ernst Schneider, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in overall near