this type of buckle was introduced in 1940 and is generally associated with the Waffen-SS
confirming his actual birth year as 1858
with themed floral pattern overlay
the light green canvas webbing attached to the body of the liner by six rivets
accompanied by its 32 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with II Class clasp affixed and pinback
Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Group to the Brand Brothers, MIA and KIA, 1916 Newly Listed this type of buckle wasThe awards of Pte. Thomas Brown [Brand]: A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed 703276 PTE. T. BROWN. 102 CAN. INF., light wear, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim officially impressed 703276 PTE. T. BROWN. 102 CAN. INF., minor wear and scratches, very fine. A Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 703276 PTE. T. BRAND, marked STERLING on reverse, accompanied by a small section of