Army Belt Buckle by H.K.

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A worn 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). The steel painted prongs and catch remain intact. The tab is maker marked & dated 1941 but hard to read. It shows oxidization and wear throughout. It measures approximately 2 1/2 inch wide by 1 7/8 inches high.