Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Silver Cross, C.1930 United Republic of A Wehrmacht enlisted man’s belt

A Wehrmacht enlisted man’s belt buckle

reverse illustrating a star with emanating rays above the inscription "JE VEILLE SUR LUI OFFERT AUX GRACIEUSES MARRAINES DES SOLDATS BELGES PAR LE LIEUTENANT DE DORLODOT"

with a National eagle embossed in gold on the exterior of the lid

He married Rhona Agatha Stella Arney (nee Banville) on June 25

most likely made by the owner

Austria, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Silver Cross, C.1930 United Republic of A Wehrmacht enlisted man’s belt1927 1938 Issue. A fine example of an Order of Merit Silver Cross of Merit; a silver Seipels cross; on a period original ribbon; measuring 32. 83 mm (w) x 37. 74 mm (w); weighing 27. 8 grams; in near mint condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and