Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Belt Buckles for Enlisted Personnel Auction demonstrating evidence of post-manufacture addition

demonstrating evidence of post-manufacture addition of the tresse consistent with rank upgrade

each of the smooth-finished pieces displaying an intricate design

The end of November 1915 saw the arrival of snow in the French theatre

marked zolotnik mark 84 indicated 875 silver content

SS-Freiwillingen- "Prinz Eugen"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Belt Buckles for Enlisted Personnel Auction demonstrating evidence of post-manufacture addition1. A Heer buckle, constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Matthias Salcher & Shne, Wagstadt, measuring 62 m (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating loss of