Germany, Weimar Republic. A Heer Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Republic of Order of Service 3rd Class

Order of Service 3rd Class

accompanied by original military ribbon with pinback

the shape was slightly changed and a different steel alloy was used to reduce the overall weight of the helmet

two upwards facing crossed swords sit in the quadrants between the arms

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Heer Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Republic of Order of Service 3rd Class(Reichswehr Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), an example of a buckle worn by both Reichswehr and early Wehrmacht Heer