Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of turned out to not be

turned out to not be true

(GEORGE GENT)

stating that he had served with the Canadian Permanent Force since 1908 and that he was still serving with them as part of an Active Militia

Constructed of blueish-gray wool

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 325 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of turned out to not be(Ordenschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a raised reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with