Tabbed Army Belt Buckle by H.K

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A nice Army Belt Buckle by Hermann Knoller, Pforzheim. It is constructed of a single piece of die struck steel that has been green painted. The obverse roundel depicts a closed winged Heer eagle griping a mobile swastika in its talons on a smooth round background. The typical HK eagle is above a half oak leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom and is underneath the Heer motto reading: "Gott Mit Uns" (God with us). The wreath and motto are both in front of a decorative lined type pattern which is encircled by two twisted ropes. The roundel lies on a smooth rectangular backing. The reverse is clearly maker marked "H.K." (Hermann Knoller, Pforzheim). This is confirmed with tab, The tab has lost it's stitching and is quite right. The steel painted prongs and catch remain intact. It shows oxidization throughout. 90% paint remains. It measures approximately 2 1/2 inch wide by 1 7/8 inches high. A rare maker!