An Imperial Russian Lion's Head Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity 2 District Depot in Toronto

2 District Depot in Toronto on May 26

Order of Military Merit with White Distinction (silver gilt and enamels

1915 in Dranoutre (near Ypres)

he was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Infantry at Camp Borden

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

An Imperial Russian Lion's Head Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity 2 District Depot in TorontoTwo piece construction, bronze gilt, without maker mark, marked "50" on the reverse, illustrating a lion's head with a large ring in its mouth, 69. 8 mm x 86. 8 mm, receiving clip and belt loops on the reverse, pitting and gilt wear evident on the obverse, very fine.