A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude He was previously excluded from

He was previously excluded from active service because of his health and having previously served in 1914 to 1915 in a light infantry battalion

marked in black ink "STOCKER" on its folded over side panel

with full length of sash ribbon

ribbon banners inscribed "BELGIUM

that he was Single and that his trade was that of Plasterer

A Large Mining Association (Bergbau) Belt Buckle; Published Example GTRexclude He was previously excluded fromIn stamped steel, brass plated with silvered brass insignia affixed by two prongs, soldered, unmarked reverse, measuring , 48. 3 mm x 90. 3 mm, worn, very fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 545 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting