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G010467 PRUSSIAN EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE.
(Koppelschloß)BACKGROUND: The standard Prussian box belt buckle was first introduced in 1847 for wear by enlisted rank personnel. 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. This style of buckle was also used by the Prussian-dominated states of Baden, Oldenburg, Hansa and Thuringia. The belt for the field uniform was originally of tanned leather, but blackened leather was re-introduced in 1915.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Die struck, brass box buckle with a separate face plate. Buckle has a smooth brass outer field with a circular, nickel/silver, embossed face plate featuring an embossed Imperial king's crown to domed center, encompassed by a laurel leaf cluster to bottom and script, "Gott mit Uns", (God with us), to top. Laurel leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and encircled by an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. Face plate is secured to buckle by two solder spots which are visible to reverse. Reverse with raised buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Face plate has been re-attached at some point.
GRADE *** 1/4 PRICE $27.00
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