Imperial German, WW1 Battle Scarred Prussian Enlisted Man's Belt & M1895 Buckle

Description

This Prussian enlisted man's belt & brass ( M1895 ) buckle is from before the Great War. The belt has seen a lot of action as you can expect for an item well over 100 years old. The belt started off brown and was dyed black when regulations changed mid-war to eliminate anything reflective. There is no marking of any kind stamped on the belt, but plenty of evidence that most of the black dye has worn off from the mid-war changes. Brass Belt Buckles from this period commonly have some type of denting. This example has NO denting but shows plenty of wear ( see photo’s ). 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War. The German Empire was made up of four Kingdoms, Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Wurtemberg along with several Grand Duchies, Duchies and Principalities. They all contributed to the German war effort and the larger ones had some distinctive uniforms. Prussia was the largest Kingdom and this buckle carries the Prussian Crown with the motto "GOTT MIT UNS" or GOD'S WITH US". Collectibles from this period in any condition are becoming more difficult to find. Certainly items from this period will appreciate as time marches on.
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