A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity Marine-Korps Commemorative Medal - 1914-18

Marine-Korps Commemorative Medal - 1914-18

Bavarian Veteran's Association "BRw" insignia overlaying a cross base inscribed "IN TREUE FEST" (Firm Loyalty)

The inside has two olive green embroidered pull-on straps sewn on either side

in case of issue with Canadian Government memorial remittance card

missing the additional rivet at the top on the reverse

A Converted Army Buckle To Post War Neutral Buckle; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity Marine-Korps Commemorative Medal - 1914-18In stamped steel, with steel faceplate affixed over Army faceplate; maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid) insignia on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm x 63. 7 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 95 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.