Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now for extraordinary heroism in action

for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States

The difference between the two helmets is the rivet securing the chinstrap loop to the helmet

the decoration is dedicated to the 4th Bogohl (Bombengeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung = Bomber Wing of the Supreme Army Command)

In February 1943 he was assigned to the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler where he saw action during the Third Battle of Kharkov

A rare and sought after order with eagle

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now for extraordinary heroism in action(Heer Grtelschnalle). Exhibiting late 19th Century manufacturing characteristics, partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.