Saxony, Kingdom. An Army Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Auction Friedrich Karl von Witzleben

Friedrich Karl von Witzleben

A Home Front Cross

20mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

He was a Canadian ace who led the RAF 41 Squadron

with the Blood Order ribbon clearly visible

Saxony, Kingdom. An Army Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Auction Friedrich Karl von Witzleben(Sachsen Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse overlaid by a brass disc bearing a central raised crown, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR (REMEMBER PROVIDENCE) with laurel branches, the reverse with a clip and claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), a scarce example in extremely fine condition.