A Private Forestry Official’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity GRV (unnamed as issued

GRV (unnamed as issued

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Mechanic (also acknowledged later as an Electrician)

It was not unusual for dates and places of birth to be inconsistent with sailors of this time period

Lincoln & Welland Regiment (red embroidered lettering on blue felt

Mayer - In silver

A Private Forestry Official’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity GRV (unnamed as issuedA Private Forestry Officials belt buckle; two piece darkened stamped aluminum; known as the Type II version, introduced on April 22, 1938, and meant to be worn with the type B dress tunic by private Forestry Officials who were charged with protecting private forestry preserves; oval unadorned pebbled dome surrounded by an oak leaf wreath with a bow at the base; unmarked; near extremely fine condition. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900