France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 482 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

maker marked on the obverse and reverse (unknwon maker)

and is signed in blue ink by General der Flieger Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf (1881–1945)

Wilson was struck off strength on February 17

France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustratedIncludes: 1. Second Empire: St. Helena Medal (Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In bronze, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, in its original cardboard box of issue, embossed with the French crowned eagle and inscribed "AUX COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE DE NAPOLEON Ier. DCRET IMPERIAL DE 12 AOUT 1857" on the lid. 2. Third Republic: Verdun Medal, Type II (Mdaille de Verdun). Instituted in 1916. In bronze, engraver marked