Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive suspended by original moiré neck

suspended by original moiré neck ribbon

assisted in the establishment

30 mm (h - inclusive of Prussian crown suspension)

it was known as a religious Order until the reforms of 1843

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction Archive suspended by original moiré neck(Luftwaffe Grtelschnalle). Constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika on a pebbled background, set within an oval laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws connecting to a period original brown leather strap, the latter bearing an illegible makers mark and a date of 1940, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish