the obverse with an aluminum field that is attached to the buckle via a single clip on the reverse - also period repaired using two nails to ensure that the plate remains attached to the buckle
the green enamel has been replaced
maker mark FR in diamond (denoting Rothe from mid-1880s) on ring and banner
“GESCHWADER BOELCKE” Cuff title
(Schutzmannschaft Einheitsfeldmütze M43 für Offiziere)
United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps GTRexclude the obverse with an aluminum5 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, AISNE MARNE, CHAMPAGNE MARNE. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (James Earle Fraser) on the obverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, surface wear and contact marks overall, all five clasps exhibiting greening and gilt wear, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting extensive fraying and is in two pieces, having separated