Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Hermann Knoller Auction Archive Canadian Forestry Corps died from

Canadian Forestry Corps died from disease attributed to his war service

the obverse centre presents two crossed ears of wheat and a fire bowl above

thatch-textured maroon paper exterior on five sides

The blade has only a few nicks but otherwise rates as better than extremely fine

Footnote: Both the Burgundy Cross and the firesteel were symbols of the House of Valois-Burgundy during their lordship of the Netherlands and probably are meant to recall its crucial unifying role in the history of the Netherlands

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Hermann Knoller Auction Archive Canadian Forestry Corps died from(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of 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 WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws retaining a period original brown leather strap, both the buckle and strap maker marked with the logo of Hermann Knoller, Pforzheim, measuring 62