Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. GTRexclude Oberstein” printed in black lettering

Oberstein” printed in black lettering on the reverse

It was period mounted on a black leather fob and has not been removed

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on day ten

high ranking officers

pension rights and practically all of his fortune

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. GTRexclude Oberstein” printed in black lettering(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.