Germany, Heer. A Postwar Modified Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive (Waffen-SS Koppelschloss Gürtelschnalle)

(Waffen-SS Koppelschloss Gürtelschnalle)

The modern development of the Scottish dirk into a ceremonial weapon occurred during the 19th century

hallmark of Prussian state mint impressed on the rim: 835 PR

of Rectory Cottages

painted in black with the number "1" on the front and running Saint insignias on each side

Germany, Heer. A Postwar Modified Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive (Waffen-SS Koppelschloss Gürtelschnalle)(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a ribbed ring with an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws retaining a period original leather strap, maker marked H. AURICH, DRESDEN with a manufacture date of 1937, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), the obverse eagle and swastika have been ground out (likely to facilitate postwar usage) and there is