Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude Footnote: The 5th Class of

Footnote: The 5th Class of the Order of the Resplendent Banner was awarded to Senior Field Commanders

(Орден Летящего Ангела)

named after his mother

1921 and is the son of a railroad clerk

the daughter of Colonel John T

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude Footnote: The 5th Class of(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and laurel leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), with some loss of finish and softening of details evident, in better than very fine condition.