A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude "the troops were formed for

"the troops were formed for the assault

marked in black ink "STOCKER" on its folded over side panel

Footnote: Frank Earl Johnston was born on March 1

He was previously excluded from active service because of his health and having previously served in 1914 to 1915 in a light infantry battalion

ribbon banners inscribed "BELGIUM

A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude "the troops were formed forIn stamped steel, brass plated with silvered brass insignia affixed by two prongs, soldered, unmarked reverse, measuring , 48. 3 mm x 90. 3 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 545 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting