Venezuela, Republic. A Cross Of The Air Force, I Class Hold framed in a full wreath

framed in a full wreath of laurel leaves

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 177 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Gold-plated cupro-nickel

yet it remains very supple to the touch

Venezuela, Republic. A Cross Of The Air Force, I Class Hold framed in a full wreathTwo piece construction; gilt bronze measuring 42 mm x 42 mm; suspended from a wings hanger bearing the Venezuelan coat of arms; the hanger is maker marked N. S Meyer Inc. New York with the companys insignia and pinback on reverse; cross is pinned in place to a partial cardboard sales board, inscribed Meyer, New York, Army Navy Equipment; near mint condition with only minor corrosion at the 10 oclock position on the cross.