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Imperial German,WW1,Unit Marked/Dated 1915 Prussian Enlisted Man's Belt/Buckle
$ 158.4
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Description
Imperial German Prussian Enlisted Man's 1915 dated Belt & Brass ( M1895 ) Buckle is from the beginning of the Great War. The belt is brown and was not dyed black when regulations changed mid-war to eliminate anything reflective. The belt measures 36"and is unit marked B.A.8 & Tr.A.8 & dated 1915. Brass Belt Buckles from this period commonly have some type of denting. This example has NO denting. The patina on the brass is great. 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". 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Collectibles from this period in any condition are becoming more difficult to find. Certainly items from this period will appreciate as time marches on.Multiple purchases can be combined for postal savings.
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