Germany. A 1931 Issue Prussian Protection Police (Schutzpolizei) Officer Buckle & Belt

A fine example of a Freistaat Preussen Schutzpolizei officer’s belt and buckle; the buckle constructed of of nickel-silver; the obverse depicting a central pebbled field with a raised Prussian Style eagle, circumscribed “Freistaat Preussen” in large capital letters; the reverse dated “1931” and “F & L” on the reverse; complete with its receiver and catch; measuring 49 mm in diameter; the belt constructed of pressed leather, with a smooth dark green upper and a natural coloured reverse; with an additional leather tab with seven rows of two vertically oriented holes for length adjustment of the belt; measuring 43 mm (w) x 102.5 cm; marked “95” and “110” on the reverse of the belt; with green grease residue on the buckle, and slight sun fading on the belt; in overall better than very fine condition. (C:166)