Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity with a central Heer-style German

with a central Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade

Kriegsmarine ID/Dog Tag - In stamped brass

Measuring 402 mm

Accompanied by a printout from the National Archives of Australia documenting his service

" Over the two staircases leading from the main Hall is the inscription: "HERE ARE RECORDED NAMES OF OFFICERS AND MEN WHO FELL IN YPRES SALIENT BUT TO WHOM THE FORTUNE OF WAR DENIED THE KNOWN AND HONOURED BURIAL GIVEN TO THEIR COMRADES IN DEATH

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity with a central Heer-style German(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves on a ribbed ring, the reverse with a loop dual attachment prongs, the reverse maker marked DR. F. & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, with a date of 1940, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.