Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt and Buckle, by Brüder Schneider

(Heer Gürtelschnalle für Mannschaften am Lederriemen). A Heer EM/NCO’s belt and buckle set, the former constructed of blackened leather, one end stitched into a loop for the inclusion of a non-magnetic metal hook, the opposite end featuring a reverse tongue perforated with eight sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the hook end stamped with a manufacture date of “1935” and an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 4.5 cm (w) x 100 cm (l), demonstrating minor and age-appropriate material fatigue throughout, in better than very fine condition; the latter constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original leather strap stamped with a maker’s mark of “BRÜDER SCHNEIDER, WIEN”, circumscribing a manufacture date of “1942”, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish and denting to the top and bottom edges, in near extremely fine condition.