Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive 2 mm (w) x 38

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

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

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

and a Vichy cargo ship

Constructed of gilded bronze and multi-coloured enamels

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive 2 mm (w) x 38(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.