Buckle worn by DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband) and Fliegerschaft Officers
but the cross in virtually mint condition
59 (h) inclusive of loop
stamped "4509" in large blue ink numerals on the underside of the belt behind the tab
Commander of the Infantry Regiment No142 for Battles around Verdun
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold I, V Class Knight, C.1870 United Republic of Buckle worn by DLV (Deutscher(Ordre de Lopold Leopoldsorde). Instituted in 1832. Civil Division, Type I (1832 1951). In silver with red, black, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, unmarked, monogram "LL RR" on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels on the leafing between the arms at 9 and 12 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise, the enamels are