A Kriegsmarine Officer's Brocade Undress Belt With Buckle certificate_of_authenticity He was awarded the Military

He was awarded the Military Cross for this action in the concluding stages of the Battle of the Somme

He died on January 8

obverse illustrating an Italian soldier advancing over an outcrop

textbook example by this maker (C

A Kriegsmarine Officer's Brocade Undress Belt With Buckle certificate_of_authenticity He was awarded the MilitaryMatte cast bronze gilt illustrating a fouled anchor with iron cross in the background surrounded by a rope; hinged belt receiver on the back; leather chafe guard on the buckle rivets and dagger hanger; unmarked; measuring 47 mm x 43 mm; belt is fabricated from black ribbed tresse; extendable up to 97cm, 3. 6 cm wide; with bronze gilt rings; adjustable dagger hanger; some oxidation on the belt rings; overall fine condition.