A Prussian Officer’s Schutzpolizei Buckle Auction Wheeler was initially a Petty

Wheeler was initially a Petty Officer during the Great War with the Royal Navy

marked between the arms "WILM"

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 61st Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" on February 21

he commanded troops in Jamaica

Only 22 Conspicuous Gallantry Medals were awarded for the Ashantee War of 1873-74

A Prussian Officer’s Schutzpolizei Buckle Auction Wheeler was initially a PettyIn die stamped nickel silver, 48mm, marked L F 1932, in very fine condition. Worn by Prussian Schutzpolizei circa 1923 1933. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and brocades from 1944 until around 1990; most of the buckles were obtained from the American and German veterans; most of these buckles present a core of Angolias book Belt Buckles & Brocades of