Germany, Imperial. A Manfred Von Richthofen Silver Medallion, By The Bavarian Mint United Republic of the Boi was only awarded

the Boi was only awarded in a single class

the K-17 was rammed and sunk by the destroyer H

the base in red satin and housing a raised platform in brown felt

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 318 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

loss of silver finish is evident throughout and the catch is missing

Germany, Imperial. A Manfred Von Richthofen Silver Medallion, By The Bavarian Mint United Republic of the Boi was only awarded(Manfred von Richthofen Erinnerungsmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and finely detailed profile of Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised eagle and stylized von Richthofen family coat of arms, overlying a depiction of the Barons tombstone, circumscribed by an inscription of DER ROTE KAMPFFLIEGER (THE RED FIGHTER PILOT), the edge maker marked BAYER.