Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now The difference between the two

The difference between the two helmets is the rivet securing the chinstrap loop to the helmet

marked on the reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo

A rare and sought after order with eagle

with the top of the wreath decorated by the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

light grease staining

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 Buy Now The difference between the two(Heer Grtelschnalle). Exhibiting late 19th Century manufacturing characteristics, partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.