Germany, Heer. A Mint Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Dransfeld & Co. Province of China around a red disc bearing

around a red disc bearing a black and silver swastika

the squadron claimed 298 victories

designer marked "B M" (Sir Bertrand Mackennal)

from February 10

he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class

Germany, Heer. A Mint Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Dransfeld & Co. Province of China around a red disc bearing(Heer Grtelschnallen fr Mannschaften). Constructed of dark grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated with a circular ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Dransfeld & Co., Menden, with an illegible manufacture