Original Spanish-American War M1886 56th “Alava” Spanish Regulars Belt Buckle - Served in Cuba in 1898 Madsen LMG German Spring Offensive and the

German Spring Offensive and the Hundred Days' Offensive

featuring a gold bullion Italian Fascist eagle

A similar unit known as the SUSAT( Sight Unit Small Arms

The hoist side has a black canvas twill header with a halyard running through it for attachment to the vehicle

There appear to be some old repairs to the wood on the front side of the lockplate

Original Spanish-American War M1886 56th “Alava” Spanish Regulars Belt Buckle - Served in Cuba in 1898 Madsen LMG German Spring Offensive and theOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an outstanding piece which may have been brought back by an American soldier serving in Cuba during the Spanish American War. This Spanish belt buckle bears the stylized number 56 denoting the 56th Spanish Infantry Battalion Alava, which was part of the 1st Division Manzanillo within the 4th Corps, led by General Linares. The 56th Battalion fought heavily in Cuba during the Spanish American War. The proper