Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of with a slotted white velvet

with a slotted white velvet medal bed

JOHNS" below

Reason for the award was for "Exceptionally brave conduct and successful leadership of his unit in the battles against the bandits (Partisans)

and for others who have contributed meritoriously to the Information or Open Arms Service

who won the Distinguished Service Order for his exploits

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of with a slotted white velvet(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, over a pebbled field, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap, the strap bearing an illegible makers mark, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h),