Germany, Heer. A 1935 Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, Reichsheer-Style, By Schmöle & Co. Auction The medal was attributed to

The medal was attributed to veterans of the two battles of the Marne

Instituted 1917

two Five Years' Service bars

with the latter bearing a downward-pointing hook for attachment to a frog

two red ties above the top loop

Germany, Heer. A 1935 Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, Reichsheer-Style, By Schmöle & Co. Auction The medal was attributed to(Reichsheer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silver bronze, the obverse bearing a central Reichsheer style German national eagle, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, connecting to a period original brown leather strap, maker marked on the reverse SCHMLE & COMP., MENDEN, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), an example of the final