The throat of the scabbard retains its functional spring mechanism
wounded During North West Rebellion
1938 and awarded for meritorious services in the cause of health
1917 for overseas service in the French theatre
the tin experiencing denting and missing its cap
Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider Hold The throat of the scabbard(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap maker marked E. SCHNEIDER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm