A Weimar Republic Army (Reichsheer) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude Army Meritorious Service Medal (34818

Army Meritorious Service Medal (34818 A

1584922 Sergeant (RAF Rear Gunner) L

small enamel chipping on the reverse centrepiece ring and the leafing on the wreath

He extended his service in March 1904 and received two Good Conduct Badges on April 1

semi-hollow version

A Weimar Republic Army (Reichsheer) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude Army Meritorious Service Medal (34818In gilt stamped steel with blackened face plate, unmarked reverse, measuring 33. 5 mm x 46. 5 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 67 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until