part of the red felt centre on the cockade is missing exposing the underlying black painted base
measuring 75 mm wide at the mouth
Jones was posthumously awarded the War Medal 1939-1945 and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for his war service
the Canadian Corps Cyclists began an intensive course in England
Footnote: This particular buckle is illustrated on page 303 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius With Case certificate_of_authenticity part of the red feltSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, marked "800" (silver) and maker marked "CD" (Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim) on the ring, 42. 8 mm, independent ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, edge wear evident on the exterior, case better than very fine.