The left breast has three vertical thread loops
He emigrated to Southwest Africa (present-day Namibia) where he tried to build a new life
including a German Air Sports Association (DLV) Glider Pilot’s Badge
A miniature War Merit Cross 1st and 2nd Class medal chain
He signed his Attestation Paper with the 156th Infantry Battalion
Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Army Belt Buckles Auction Archive The left breast has three(Grtelschnallen). A mixed lot of Army belt buckles, including: 1. A Prussian 1895 pattern EM NCOs buckle, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a bridge loop and attachment claws on a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A second Prussian