Description
around a central pebbled shield overlaid by crossed swords
He earned numerous Lifesaving Society medals over the years
was taken on strength at the Canadian Engineers Training Depot (CETD) at Shorncliffe on April 3rd
He enlisted as a Private (7079) with the 2nd Special Service Battalion
Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Wartime Issue, by Dr. Franke & Co. Hold around a central pebbled shield(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap, the buckle maker marked with the logo of