A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Hold the stiffener in the visor

the stiffener in the visor has a full divisive crack across its width

1917 at Saint John

with a wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves below

maker marked "M5/71" with the "OLC" insignia (Overhoff & Cie Ludenscheid)

it displays a beautiful

A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Hold the stiffener in the visorIn 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.