Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed and maker marked "KF" for

and maker marked "KF" for Karl Fischmeister

pin functional

the reverse inscribed "REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES / SIKATUNA" on the centrepiece and maker marked "A

three oak leaf clusters on its original ribbon with brooch pinback)

Instituted 25 April 1834 by Duke Wilhelm VIII

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed and maker marked "KF" for(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.