Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Germanic Folk Art Belt Buckle Republic of thus revealing the bare tombac

thus revealing the bare tombac underneath - remnants of the black finish visible near the hinge and catch of the badge

marked with a star

cast in the shape of shield with an eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

making the 5th Group the most decorated unit for its size in that conflict

the reverse with a central inscription of “SEID FRÖHLICH IN HOFFNUNG GEDULDIG IN TRÜBSAL HALTET AM GEBET” (“REJOICE IN HOPE

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Germanic Folk Art Belt Buckle Republic of thus revealing the bare tombac(Grtelschnalle). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval ring with hammered dimples throughout, overlaid at both the top and bottom mobile mobile swastikas, with two claws emanating from one side presenting as horns, the reverse with an integral loop and clip, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), demonstrating minor denting and loss of finish, a unique and privately purchased buckle featuring a Germanic folk art aesthetic