Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction A late War example

A late War example

a Heer EN/NCO breast eagle

Membership became fully compulsory for boys in 1939

tarnishing to silver

The sleeves have been designed to be button-less and have French cuffs

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction A late War example(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.