Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive this spoon feels very durable

this spoon feels very durable

measuring 135 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

Shaw was taken on strength of the 23rd Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe on August 26

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) in Fraktur script

He was posted to the 14th Brigade at Witley on January 22

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive this spoon feels very durable(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreathed bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine