This particular belt with buckle is illustrated in black and white on page 111 and in colour on page 633 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
Katar is derived from the Tamil word kattari the native language of Dravidians from Tamil Nadu
mounted to suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by veteran
functional magnetic metal snap button closing apparatus
constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled gold bullion wire
Austria. An Austrian Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, 2Nd Class Cross With War Decoration Hold This particular belt with buckleAustria; Multi piece construction, silver with red, white and green enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, the head flanked by a "2" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) to the right on the obverse of the integral ring, 37 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), lightly soiled original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, chipping and loss evident in the green and red enamels on the wreath, hairline crack in