Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By H. Arld Auction Archive in recognition of his services

in recognition of his services in connection with the operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands

The suspender is the same as that used on the Indian Mutiny Medal

maked “14”

mostly circa 1870-1880 period manufacture

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By H. Arld Auction Archive in recognition of his services(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of H. Arld, Nuremberg, and a manufacture date of 41 measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine