Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive Though considered "modern" at the

Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity and disappeared as novelty in a short time

with miniature portrait with some cracking due to age

2 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension)

Constructed of gilded bronze and multi-coloured enamels

It traces its roots to circa 1099 under the Frankish Duke Godfrey of Bouillon

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive Though considered "modern" at the(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with the logo of maker Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.