Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld Co. United Republic of Footnote: The Madagascar Expedition Commemorative

Footnote: The Madagascar Expedition Commemorative Medal was issued to the participants of the First Madagascar Expedition of 1883-1886

Eugen Kahn

" The recommendation for the Order of Alexander Nevsky was signed by Commander of 1240 Vyborg Rifle Regiment

Our first turn there was rather costly because we could not get bombs to retaliate

below is a banner with the dates “1813 1814 1815” over some laurel leaves

Germany, Heer. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Dransfeld Co. United Republic of Footnote: The Madagascar Expedition Commemorative(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, 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, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of Dransfeld Co., Menden, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.