Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Footnote: Edgar Cowan: 2nd Battalion

Footnote: Edgar Cowan: 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment 9294 Lance Corporal

The splinter was surgically removed and the wound healed well

Reason for the award was for "Exceptionally brave conduct and successful leadership of his unit in the battles against the bandits (Partisans)

staying there a year

First case with a hardshelled design on both the lid and base

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle United Republic of Footnote: Edgar Cowan: 2nd Battalion(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US), the reverse with dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.