A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Newly Listed so I gathered up some

so I gathered up some wounded men and prisoners and reported to Brigade Headquarters

Dispersal Station H

Heavy Version - first model

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

A 1942 Pattern Luftwaffe Em Belt Buckle By Franke & Co.; Published Example Newly Listed so I gathered up someIn 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.