Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle - measures

Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle - measures approximately 43cm (or 17 inches) in total length

the Order was replaced by the Grand Order of the Throne

Crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibit very light contact

His citation reads

It continued to be awarded unofficially by Ferdinand IV

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Auction Archive Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle - measures(Luftwaffe Grtelschnalle). Constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika on a pebbled background, set within an oval laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked DR. F & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish, in better than very fine condition.