Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction 108 mm x 179 mm)

108 mm x 179 mm)

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Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction 108 mm x 179 mm)(Heer Grtelschnalle). Exhibiting late 19th Century manufacturing characteristics, partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.