Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. GTRexclude (Heer Portepee)

(Heer Portepee)

when reviewed by Major General D

a large arrow cross with a wreath in each quadrant

set on a 50 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback

modest and god-fearing

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. GTRexclude (Heer Portepee)(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, maker marked DR. F & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish, in better than very fine condition.