United Kingdom, Canada. A Lot of 51 Vintage Uniform Buttons Hold which presents in a glossed

which presents in a glossed black finish on the obverse and in a light brown on the reverse

a scarce honour badge worn by Russian and other eastern volunteers attached to Panzer units during the pivotal Battles of Rzhev from January 1942 until March 1943 (where the Red Army suffered such catastrophic losses that the engagements came to be known as the "Rzhev Meat Grinder")

the clasp is missing its hinge and pinback and demonstrates oxidation and total loss of finish

When the straps are joined together

Special HJ-Leader's Dagger

United Kingdom, Canada. A Lot of 51 Vintage Uniform Buttons Hold which presents in a glossedA mixed lot of 51 vintage uniform buttons including: 16 Waterbury Button Co Police Brass Uniform buttons; Canadian naval buttons; Canadian Artillery buttons; American Uniform buttons; and several regimental buttons. By various makers, ranging from near very fine to extremely fine.