Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Tropical Belt Buckle Newly Listed 1953 and arrived in Canada

1953 and arrived in Canada on April 23rd

the final major operation of the Australian forces during the Syria-Lebanon Campaign

official WWI period issue in silver gilt

two Austrian Decoration for Service to the Red Cross ribbons

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Tropical Belt Buckle Newly Listed 1953 and arrived in Canada(Heer Tropen Grtelschnalle). Constructed of olive drab painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, the latter retaining a period original olive drab webbed canvas strap, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h),