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G006559 EARLY BAVARIAN EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. (Koppelschloß)
BACKGROUND: Very similar in design to the Prussian buckle, with the major difference being the motto of the Wittelsbach family of King Ludwig III. Originally the box buckles came in a 50mm, (roughly 2 inches), width until 1895 when the width was reduced to 45mm, (roughly 1 3/4 inches), in an attempt to lighten the weight load of the field gear. Initially the buckles were produced of brass with a nickel/silver face plate until 1914 when steel construction buckles were introduced.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Early, pre 1895, two-piece tombac construction Bavarian belt buckle. The 50mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a crown to its domed center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is ""In Treue Fest" (In Loyalty Firm - the motto of the Wittelsbach family of King Ludwig III), and a spray of laurels. Buckles center is in nickel/silver. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Scarce.
GRADE **** PRICE $75.00
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