Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Belt Buckles

(Gürtelschnallen). A pair of belt buckles, including:

1. An Imperial Heer EM/NCO’s buckle, constructed of matte-grey magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”), the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition,.

2. A Sturmabteilung (SA) member’s buckle, constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed sunwheel-style swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation to the reverse which has resulted in the loss of one claw and loss of functionality to the roller, in fair condition.