Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wehrmacht Belt Buckle, Undedicated Version GTRexclude reverse named in raised lettering

reverse named in raised lettering "IZARD (L

preventing them from obstructing the wearer’s vision

attached via two large prongs and stitched in place to the full-length sash ribbon

illustrating the cypher of George VI (GRI) in the centre

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wehrmacht Belt Buckle, Undedicated Version GTRexclude reverse named in raised lettering(Wehrmacht Grtelschnalle). Constructed of pebbled magnetic metal, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: As per Peter Nashs German Belt Buckles: 1845 1945 (2003), pages 485 488, Heer troops were pictured as early as 1939 wearing plain belt buckles. While much speculation exists regarding their origins, it is widely believed that they were