Germany, Heer. A Second War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Dr. Franke & Co. Newly Listed hospitalized for seven and a

hospitalized for seven and a half weeks

Issued 1861-1918

Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) in 1888 and became the commander of the 3rd Guard Regiment on Foot

14 wounded

In sixteen-days long battle the division

Germany, Heer. A Second War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Dr. Franke & Co. Newly Listed hospitalized for seven and a(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, obverse with central Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves, within ribbed border on pebbled field, reverse with loop dual attachment prongs, attached to brown leather strap, illegible makers mark on reverse, marked Dr. F. & Co. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in