BACKGROUND: The Grand Dutchy of Hessen-Darmstadt retained it independence from Prussia. Hessen troop wore very distinctive insignia on both their Pickelhaube and belt buckles, while other states adopted the Prussian style.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

Issued example, two-piece construction M1915 Hessen EM’s belt buckle, painted field grey, as was the practice after January of 1915. The 50mm x 63mm (for the standard 45mm belt), slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a large crown or coronet to its center. To the reverse is its braised on buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Buckle retains approximately 10% of its original feldgrau paint. Nice combat worn example and hard to find.

GRADE ***                             PRICE $539.00