An Army Double Open Claw Buckle & Belt By Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid Hold marked on reverse “Brehmer Markneukirchen”

marked on reverse “Brehmer Markneukirchen”

William Gray was made a Corporal with the Strathcona's Horse and served for six months in the South African theatre

"He was with another man during a bombardment

In silvered die stamped iron (magnetic)

inside an open-ended wreath with oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right

An Army Double Open Claw Buckle & Belt By Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid Hold marked on reverse “Brehmer Markneukirchen”Open claw buckle fabricated from nickel plated steel with a pebbled finish on the right end, magnetic, the buckle marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia, maker marked "M 5 71" and marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie, Ludenscheid) insignia on the reverse, the buckle measuring 52 mm x 76. 5 mm. Belt is fabricated from a thick leather with a smooth finished brown upper, raw underside, emboss stamped with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)