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

A medal bar for a Wehrmacht serviceman with distinguished NSDAP and civil defence service

Wilson was struck off strength on February 17

maker marked "CRAVANZOLA SUCC RAVIOLO & GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche

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