Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity Tank Groups

Tank Groups

We couldn't use the whole deck because the Navy didn't want us taking off aft of the superstructure of the carrier for fear we'd blow a tire or lose an engine and the aircraft would fly into the superstructure and set the whole carrier on fire

445 mm in length inclusive of its suspensions loop

My father is much more calm

the reverse with a round centre inscribed “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”)

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Ernst Schneider certificate_of_authenticity Tank Groups(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, 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, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of Ernst Schneider, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine