Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 393 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

An intact black leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade and crossguard meet

Gabriel was a recipient of the Iron Cross 1914 1st Class and is credited with 11 aerial victories

Type III -  Silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed date of 1939, the suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 55 mm (w) x 49. 08 mm (h), weighing 19. 5 grams, accompanied by its period original package of