Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Berg & Nolte certificate_of_authenticity his trade is identified as

his trade is identified as that of Teamster

Ashford was born in 1844 and joined the Union Army in 1863 after leaving his home in Port Hope

with bronze gilt rings

In addition to his fine operational record he has acted in the capacity of Air Sea Rescue and Safety Officer

a Clerical NCO’s insignia

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Berg & Nolte certificate_of_authenticity his trade is identified as(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment claws, marked marked with the logo of Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.