Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed Instituted on January 30

Instituted on January 30

Berlin” on the reverse of the pin

sender writing and inquiring about his friend’s situation and request to get in contact with sender

pin functional

and maker marked "KF" for Karl Fischmeister

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed Instituted on January 30(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and laurel leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), with some loss of finish and softening of details evident, in better than very fine condition.