A German Volunteer Labour Service Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude he was exposed to shell

he was exposed to shell gas (mustard) causing irritation of bronchitis and conjunctivitis

1915 in Saskatoon

to serve as assistant to the Surgeon General

There are very faint scratches and wear overall

He was Killed in Action on August 8

A German Volunteer Labour Service Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude he was exposed to shell(FAD = Freiwilliger Arbeitsdienst) In stamped brass with silvered brass face plate affixed by two rivets, unmarked reverse, measuring 48. 8 mm x 63 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 318 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