Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of Constructed of blueish-gray wool

Constructed of blueish-gray wool

1949 in Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale

(6354 Pte H

Nearing retirement

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 325 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of Constructed of blueish-gray wool(Ordenschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a raised reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with