Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF VME Section, 1(F) Wing at Marville, France Lithophane Regimental Stein GTRexclude \Footnote: From the collection of

\Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R

consisting of a fanned

marked with a "U" over a left-facing trumpet and banner insignia identifying production by Dixon (a fundamental element to prevent mistakes with the marks "JC & S" used by another Sheffield manufacture

or sometimes brass or copper

with matching embroidered black backing

Canada, Commonwealth. An RCAF VME Section, 1(F) Wing at Marville, France Lithophane Regimental Stein GTRexclude \Footnote: From the collection ofIn white porcelain, the base inside with a wonderful lithophane (an etched or molded artwork in very thin translucent porcelain or plastic that can be seen clearly only when back lit with a light source) depicting a semi nude woman in a very revealing dress, maker marked "Hoehr Hand Painted West Germany" with the company's insignia and marked "13" in red ink on the bottom, the front bearing the Royal Canadian Air Force 1(F) Wing insignia surmounted by