A Private Forestry Official’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity number impressed "44058" on the

number impressed "44058" on the edge

the clip secured in place to the body of the belt by two rivets

First badge is sterling silver with blue enamels

Fabricated of painted heavy canvas

Died 30 August 1956)

A Private Forestry Official’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity number impressed "44058" on theA Private Forestry Officials belt buckle; two piece darkened stamped aluminum; known as the Type II version, introduced on April 22, 1938, and meant to be worn with the type B dress tunic by private Forestry Officials who were charged with protecting private forestry preserves; oval unadorned pebbled dome surrounded by an oak leaf wreath with a bow at the base; unmarked; near extremely fine condition. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900