Germany, Heer. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, by C.W. Motz & Co. Auction the reverse marked with a

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/167” for Augustin Hicke

he became the legion’s commanding officer in April

the obverse bears a high relief bust of Columbus with the inscription COLUMBUS from 1 to 3 o’clock near the outer edge

and a coastal artillery gun pointing toward the top left

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 33470 of Tuesday

Germany, Heer. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, by C.W. Motz & Co. Auction the reverse marked with a(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central 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, the latter retaining a period original dark brown leather strap, embossed with a makers mark of C. W. MOTZ & CO., BRANDENBURG, circumscribing a