A Foreign Legion Lieutenant’s Kepi Hold This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 391 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

brass guards at the visor brim and along the rear spine

It does not have the silver overlay

describing in more details his "Hero's death" during Krim Campaign

s collar tabs (uncut

A Foreign Legion Lieutenant’s Kepi Hold This particular buckle is illustratedA traditional (1940s 1980s) French Foreign Legion Kepi; band constructed of black wool with gold bullion wire seven flame grenade and non period gold bullion chin strap on front half attached on sides by non period golden buttons; two gold bullion loops on top section of band; crown crafted out of red wool with single gold bullion austrian knot braid in the centre with single gold bullion loop around outer edge of crown; visor made out of black