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To complete the excellent "Nice period photos of A-2's" thread, I open this thread dedicated to the other jackets (B-3, B-6, A-1, Irvin, Cyclist Jacket, kanaljacke, B-10, B-15, ANJ-4, M-445, M-422, D1, ...).
Yes I am afraid you are missing something, it has nothing to do with the current value of medals but the apparent high price of strap buckles. Perhaps someone with more time than I have might pipe up with an explanation.