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)

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

he was advanced to Boy 1st Class in November 1910

and then the Cruiser “Königsberg”

presenting contact marks and nicks around edges

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