Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed as late as 1942

as late as 1942

The seas were pretty rough

as he was wounded in the knee by a splinter while diving into a trench

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Mason (#806)

encircled by a green enameled wreath

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed as late as 1942(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and laurel leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), with some loss of finish and softening of details evident, in better than very fine condition.