United Kingdom. An Indian Theatre & Second War Group, Royal Air Force Auction This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 108 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

working largely in secret

the long-time soldier filed for retirement for health reasons

the obverse with a raised central initial “W”

originally worn by the veteran

United Kingdom. An Indian Theatre & Second War Group, Royal Air Force Auction This particular buckle is illustratedIndia General Service Medal 1908 1935, 2 Clasps NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1930 31, MOHMAND 1933, George V Indiae: Imp: (364735. L. A. C. R. A. PALMER. R. A. F.); Defence Medal; War Medal 1939 1945; and Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI (364735 F SGT. R. A. PALMER. R. A. F.). Naming has been erased and engraved on the IGSM, hand engraved on the RAFLSGCM, the two Second War medals are un named as issued. Un mounted, pitting on the