A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Newly Listed holding the positions against the

holding the positions against the fierce attacks of the Russian/Soviet armed forces

He had to be informed so that he might keep himself out of the line of fire

Gilt wear evident on the opener's fitting and overall on the scabbard

with a magnetic metal receiver sewn in place at the opposite end

Heavy Version - first model

A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Newly Listed holding the positions against theIn stamped silvered steel, magnetic, maker marked "Dr. F. & Co." (Franke & Co., Ldenscheid) on the reverse, measuring 48. 5 mm x 64 mm, worn, with partial removal of swastika, otherwise fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 141 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R.