Germany, Imperial. A First War Era Heer (Army) Em/Nco Belt Buckle Hold light gilt wear on the

light gilt wear on the OSGM

the end pieces attached to black finished magnetic metal buttons on either side

(lightly engraved in large thin capitals: 4169979 S

scattered contact marks on the reverse

Men from Brussels (Ainleyville was renamed in 1872) formed part of the 2nd Contingent of the 33rd Battalion in World War I and were part of the "Fighting 61st" in World War II

Germany, Imperial. A First War Era Heer (Army) Em/Nco Belt Buckle Hold light gilt wear on the(Heer Koppelschloss). Constructed of brass with stamped face plate depicting royal crown inside ribbed border bearing oak leaves and raised inscription GOTT MIT UNS (God with us), unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.