both in intentionally crudely cast iron (metal) in the shape of a traditional Iron Cross
maker marked “ESL 41” for Ernst Schneider
From mid June to the end of September 1919 he served as 1st General Staff Officer with the XIth Army Corps in Kassel
while serving with the Fort Garry Horse
Badge (metal plate stamped "CHIEF / M
Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive both in intentionally crudely cast(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, marked marked with the logo of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.