Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity Accompanied by a printout from

Accompanied by a printout from the National Archives of Australia documenting his service

"GRI" monogram (King George V) above the date "1918" on the reverse

Towse died on October 20 1988 in Ottawa

Kriegsmarine ID/Dog Tag - In stamped brass

established in 1914 by Prince William of Wied (Prince of Albania)

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. certificate_of_authenticity Accompanied by a printout from(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaves on a ribbed ring, the reverse with a loop dual attachment prongs, the reverse maker marked DR. F. & CO. for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, with a date of 1940, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.