Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider GTRexclude impressed "24015" on the edge

impressed "24015" on the edge

(Bandschnallen und Ansteckblumen)

surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit)

a band with a silvered loop sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider GTRexclude impressed "24015" on the edge(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, 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, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap maker marked E. SCHNEIDER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm