Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By G.h. Osang United Republic of covering over the hinged area

covering over the hinged area peeling away from the body

with a slit through which the ribbon fits and secures the cross in place

with light blue rayon “Waffenfarbe” piping (indicating Turkestan Legion)

Footnote: With 711 of this Royal Merit Order of St

8 grams (including ribbon)

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By G.h. Osang United Republic of covering over the hinged area(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap bearing an embossed makers mark of G. H. OSANG, DRESDEN with a manufacture date of 1940, the buckle unmarked and