mouthpiece bar with an inverted "u" in the middle forming the port
Footnote: James McTurk was born on October 30
with original signature of both Chief Commandant and Colonel (Don Miguel Rodrigo Martinez)
while the reverse presents with a plain pebbled finish
which can be roughly translated as "Never retreat"
Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Newly Listed mouthpiece bar with an inverted(Der Stahlhelm Grtelschnalle). Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a central Stahlhelm on top of a ribbed border, the bottom with an oak leaf wreath, the top bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL, the reverse with swivel magnetic metal attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), tarnishing and oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.