Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity was instrumental in stopping the

was instrumental in stopping the enemy offensive at El Alamein in July 1942

Japanese writing is embroidered in purple thread above the metal hook possibly indicating maker or owner of the trousers

He is documented as having postings at London

Royal Rifles of Canada

designed with a loop at the top for button attachment

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity was instrumental in stopping the(Kriegsmarine Grtelschnalle). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.