Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt and Buckle Hold The 5th Special Forces Group

The 5th Special Forces Group was activated in 1961 and was first deployed as a battlefield advisory group for the Army of the Republic of Vietnam

the voided areas of the crown in maroon felt

the star backed by a wreath of oak leaves and bearing eleven red enamelled berries

Each star represented and was produced with the specific recipient at the centre of its design

A Memorial Cross Pair to Nursing Sister Elizabeth Lillie O'Kelly (nee Cavers)

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt and Buckle Hold The 5th Special Forces Group(Heer Grtel mit Schnalle). A Heer EM NCOs belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed brown leather, stitched into a loop for the accommodation of a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end stitched with a hidden leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets, unmarked, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 98 cm, demonstrating age appropriate material fatigue throughout, in very fine condition; the latter constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing