it surrendered to US forces
One link is marked on the back with an RZM logo and maker code that appears to read “M5/8” for F
including a Prussian Red Cross 10-Year service badge
with Schmidt’s unit thereafter remaining on the Eastern Front to participate in the Battle of Kursk the following summer
later being discharged on 31 December of that year
Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Belt Buckles visually-hidden it surrendered to US forces(Grtelschnallen). A pair of belt buckles, including: 1. A Bavarian Heer (Army) buckle, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of IN TREUE FEST (STEADFAST IN LOYALTY) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor scratching and tarnishing with additional oxidation to the solder