Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Hold marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M4/22" (Christian Theodor Dicke) on the reverse

enamel wear on wreath

Sewn into the left flap is a zink edelweiss with a gilded magnetic metal centerpiece

based in part on erroneous reports of Ottoman troop strength

measuring 28 mm (w) x 56

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Hold marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish in addition to oxidation of the roller, in better than