United Kingdom. A Lot of British Buttons Auction Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 277 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

The arms are lined with a dark-grey rayon material with a high sheen and silky texture

also accompanied by a Kriegsmarine Gefreiter summer uniform rank insignia

Once inside

The crossguard is constructed of nickel-silver

United Kingdom. A Lot of British Buttons Auction Archive This particular buckle is illustratedEleven Connaught Rangers (88th) Officers Buttons by Charles Jennens, in brass, one with pin on the reverse, ten large and one small, very fine. Six 48th Highlanders Buttons, in brass, large, one marked HOBSON & SONS, one marked KENT & PARKER, very fine. Eight General Officers Buttons, all in brass, four round and four flat, light wear, very fine. Eight miscellaneous buttons, in brass and white metal, ranging from fine to very fine.