Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Buy Now He was a member of

He was a member of at least one Free Corps (Freikorps)

emboss stamped where the belt wraps around to the reverse on the left end with a worn maker's mark but the location designation "KARLSRUHE" remains legible and is dated "1939"

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 272

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa

Accompanied by a 1st Tank Battalion Cap Badge (pickled brass

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Buy Now He was a member of(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.