A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude He was previously excluded from

He was previously excluded from active service because of his health and having previously served in 1914 to 1915 in a light infantry battalion

as a Gunner (E/0018) with the 57th Quebec Field Battery

"the troops were formed for the assault

with full length of sash ribbon

A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude He was previously excluded fromIn stamped steel, brass plated with silvered brass insignia affixed by two prongs, soldered, unmarked reverse, measuring , 48. 3 mm x 90. 3 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 545 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