Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Officer’s Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a shortened period original

with a shortened period original ribbon

7th Regiment

with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal

It was for his efforts in the rank of Commanding General at Camp Lee that he was awarded the Legion of Merit

A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s cap insignia

Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Officer’s Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a shortened period originalA First War period Imperial German buckle, constructed of gilded brass, with central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, surrounded by oak leaf wreath, with reverse prong and clasp, unmarked, measuring 49 mm in diameter, in very fine condition. (C: 162)