A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Auction Archive it has a correct brown

it has a correct brown leather sweatband

Hindenburg Cross & War Merit Cross with Swords - Both remain in extremely fine condition

silver with red and blue enamels

27mm(w) x 40

Grave Reference: II

A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Auction Archive it has a correct brownIn stamped silvered steel, magnetic, maker marked "Dr. F. & Co." (Franke & Co., Ldenscheid) on the reverse, measuring 48. 5 mm x 64 mm, worn, with partial removal of swastika, otherwise fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 141 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R.