A Rheinland Fire Defence Service Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive Fetchock was discharged upon demobilization

Fetchock was discharged upon demobilization from active service on February 7

It was on the coast just to the north that the 3rd Canadian Division landed on June 6

bronze gilt on zinc

1917 and continued to be treated at the Manitoba Military Convalescent Home as of December 14

Rare Type - hollow die struck in gilded tombac

A Rheinland Fire Defence Service Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Archive Fetchock was discharged upon demobilizationIn stamped silver nickel with brass faceplate affixed to welded prongs, unmarked reverse, measuring 46. 7 mm x 62. 5 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 423 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