Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

The front band resting just below the helmet plate conceals the seam that is formed by the butting of the two halves of the dome

Gerstmann died on March 16

54 mm x 70

Once Purdy had extricated himself after another dismal night in the woods

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of Legion of Merit(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) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of E. Schneider, Ldenscheid, around a manufacture date of 42, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.