Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of Simms embarked the United Kingdom

Simms embarked the United Kingdom for the Italian theatre on February 22

(NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco

on loop for suspension from its period original sash ribbon with gold bullion wire tassels

The recipient is NCO Walter Kretschmer of the 5th Battery of Artillery Regiment 16 (L)

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. United Republic of Simms embarked the United Kingdom(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, the buckle maker marked with the logo of