Ron, The crest is actually about half the size of the one on the buckle. I think these were manufactured to sell to the soldiers. Much like the replica and nick-nack stuff they sell in PX's and Navy Exchanges now days. I also have one with the crown on it. With a very early US matchbox still in it. It's the same size.
John, They are a separate soldered on piece.
Ron
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I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one.
What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...
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