An Unusual Aluminum Self Securing Belt Loop By Schmölle & Co., Menden Newly Listed and Voluntary Medical Service Medal

and Voluntary Medical Service Medal (REUBEN VICTOR BARNARD)

hallmarked on edge

Footnote: this type of bravery medal was rejected as soldiers refused to wear bravery award with women’s bust on it

The following account

Footnote: John William Cottle was born on May 23

An Unusual Aluminum Self Securing Belt Loop By Schmölle & Co., Menden Newly Listed and Voluntary Medical Service MedalAluminum, 21 mm x 64. 5 mm u shaped bracket with die holes at either end, a flap with projecting points affixed on its ends and fitted into the die holes on the bracket, maker marked Schmlle & Co., Menden insignia on the reverse of the flap, one end of the bracket folded over and housing a trapezoid shaped ring, light contact, near extremely fine.