Germany, Empire. An Imperial German Army EM/NCO Belt Buckle
(Koppelschloss). A belt buckle constructed of magnetic, stamped metal in a matte olive drab finish, the obverse presents a central motif featuring a raised field depicting the Royal crown, surrounded by a series of two circular ropes with “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle, and two laurel stems tied together on the bottom half, the reverse presents a soldered-on catch complete with dual-prong cross bar, unmarked, measuring 63.56 mm (w) x 46.83 mm (h), and in better than extremely fine condition.

