Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 visually-hidden stating that he had twelve

stating that he had twelve years' previous service with the Infantry and Artillery Volunteers

A Norwegian Merit Cross with Swords 1940-45

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 307 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

interspersed with red threading

topped by an inscription of “DEN 17 MÄRZ 1863” and above laurel and oak leaf branches

Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 visually-hidden stating that he had twelve(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5