Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Administrative Official’s Belt Buckle, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity Defence Medal (40219 J

Defence Medal (40219 J

5mm (w) x 90mm (l - inclusive of bow suspension and laterally pierced integral ball)

formed at Montreal

the obverse ovular medallion features the right facing profile of Simon Bolivar in a blue enamel surround inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR

It is accompanied by a period scabbard

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Administrative Official’s Belt Buckle, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity Defence Medal (40219 J(Kriegsmarine Schlo fr die Schrpe fr Beamte). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a raised fouled anchor on a ribbed background, the reverse with a clip and loop, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 60 mm in diameter, demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal, in better than very fine condition.