on black padded background
the British Government awarded it without clasp to all members of the British Army and Royal Navy who had "served with distinction" between 5 July 1840 and 29 August 1842 in the following actions :In the Canton River
Joseph enlisted in the CEF on September 23rd 1914
KG 30 was equipped with the Junkers Ju 88 and was initially trained as an anti-shipping and maritime attack unit
Footnote: worn by Police Offier's at the large and important factories during the War
A Second Pattern Rlb Officer’s Buckle By Assmann; Published Example Newly Listed on black padded backgroundIn aluminum, 48mm, with eight pointed bronze star and enameled RLB, maker marked on reverse with Assmann logo and D. R. G. M. 37, excellent quality, in mint condition. Illustrated on page 363 of Angolias book. Scarce buckle. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from the American