Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed At waist-height

At waist-height

Instituted on January 30

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

and maker marked "KF" for Karl Fischmeister

Berlin” on the reverse of the pin

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed At waist-height(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.