A German Army Converted French Lorraine Cross Belt Buckle Newly Listed emboss stamped where the belt

emboss stamped where the belt wraps around to the reverse on the left end with a worn maker's mark but the location designation "KARLSRUHE" remains legible and is dated "1939"

a 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge (browning brass

SUTHERLAND- C2346

dug him out

The Battalion sailed October 26

A German Army Converted French Lorraine Cross Belt Buckle Newly Listed emboss stamped where the beltIn mold injected aluminum, with centre insignia hammered out into French Lorraine Cross, maker mark "R S & S" (Richard Simm & Sohne, Gablonz) partially scratched out on the reverse, measuring 48. 7 mm x 64 mm,well worn, fine. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from the American