An Unidentified Second War Period Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed when he suffered a gun

when he suffered a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right elbow at Ypres

German Red Cross Decoration Type II (1934-1937) - German Red Cross Decoration Type II (1934-1937)

comes with his soldbook

(UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS)

he was re-admitted with a "Debility" (Pneumonia) on July 18th

An Unidentified Second War Period Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed when he suffered a gunIn stamped brass, unmarked reverse, measuring 47 mm x 63 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 592 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 brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were