Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of WWI War Cross 1914-1918 -

WWI War Cross 1914-1918 - Bronze

Once Purdy had extricated himself after another dismal night in the woods

Legion of Merit

before returning to the Knickerbocker

54 mm x 70

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By E. Schneider United Republic of WWI War Cross 1914-1918 -(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of E. Schneider, Ldenscheid, around a manufacture date of 42, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.