Germany, Imperial. A Mint Heer EM/NCO’s M1915 Belt Buckle Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic ) and numbered "521" and

) and numbered "521" and "527" respectively on the reverse)

nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by his troops

he was assigned to Infanterie-Regiment 31 (later renamed as Grenadier-Regiment 31) of the 24

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of lacquered brown wood

a Luftwaffe Flak Badge

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Heer EM/NCO’s M1915 Belt Buckle Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic ) and numbered "521" and(Heer Grtelschnalle M1915 fr Mannschaften). Constructed of matte grey magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the reverse, an unissued example in near mint condition.