Katar is derived from the Tamil word kattari the native language of Dravidians from Tamil Nadu
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
mounted to suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by veteran
inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - Joining Forces)
He founded the Gestapo in 1933
Austria. An Austrian Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, 2Nd Class Cross With War Decoration Hold Katar is derived from theAustria; 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