Germany, Imperial. An American Trophy Belt With Bavarian Em/Nco’s Buttons, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity Blade has the etched maker

Blade has the etched maker mark of Rich

Footnote: Officers ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms including belts

Canadian Field Artillery on May 8

1938 he was promoted to Lieutenant of the Reserve

measuring 108 mm x 44 mm

Germany, Imperial. An American Trophy Belt With Bavarian Em/Nco’s Buttons, C.1918 certificate_of_authenticity Blade has the etched makerThis is an American bring back trophy service belt, with 21 Bavarian EM NCOs buttons attached to the obverse. The buttons are constructed of bronze, zink, and metal (magnetic), with approximately half depicting the Bavarian crown, with the rest being either plain or numbered. The buttons are attached to the reverse via a variety of clips, straps, and bent wires. It is marked EFD, and measures 780 mm (w) x 37 mm (h); in as found condition.