A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity the obverse depicting a balloon

the obverse depicting a balloon flight crew

He trained as a Sapper and proceed overseas in June 1940 in the rank of Sergeant

and Breast Star: three-piece construction

WWI medals polished on both sides

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 257 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity the obverse depicting a balloonTwo piece construction, bronze Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the magnetic pebbled and silvered metal base, the insignia bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us), voided capsule shaped openings on the side panels, 39. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm x 21. 8 mm, scattered silvering and surface wear, near extremely fine.