United Kingdom, Canada. A Lot of 51 Vintage Uniform Buttons Hold a scarce honour badge worn

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")

leather chin strap remains relatively supple and is intact

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

in alternating positions throughout

United Kingdom, Canada. A Lot of 51 Vintage Uniform Buttons Hold a scarce honour badge wornA 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.