An Imperial Russian Lion's Head Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity 1915 in Dranoutre (near Ypres)

1915 in Dranoutre (near Ypres)

Order of Military Merit with White Distinction (silver gilt and enamels

Private Weir was with the 43rd Infantry Battalion when he was Killed in Action on September 2

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

An Imperial Russian Lion's Head Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity 1915 in Dranoutre (near Ypres)Two piece construction, bronze gilt, without maker mark, marked "50" on the reverse, illustrating a lion's head with a large ring in its mouth, 69. 8 mm x 86. 8 mm, receiving clip and belt loops on the reverse, pitting and gilt wear evident on the obverse, very fine.