Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Newly Listed marked on left and right

marked on left and right reverse arms with “жм” indicating construction of metal alloy

the second button hole from the top with ribbons for the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the East Medal fed through it and sewn in place at either end

accompanied by miniature group of five which also includes the Defence Medal

An uneasy peace ensued which was broken on August 23

Ontario when he signed his Officers' Declaration Paper as a Captain

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Newly Listed marked on left and right(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.