Württemberg, Kingdom. An Em/Nco’s 1895 Pattern Belt Buckle Hold mounted to a bronze gilt

mounted to a bronze gilt cross base

ÀFootnote: There are many hybrid crosses in this Order

set completed by the star for 10 years of services

with a silver aluminum bullion machine embroidered tresse looped around all edged of the straps

First Issue (cupro-nickel

Württemberg, Kingdom. An Em/Nco’s 1895 Pattern Belt Buckle Hold mounted to a bronze gilt(Wrttemberg Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Wrttemberg coat of arms, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FURCHTLOS UND TREW (FEARLESS AND LOYAL), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), with minor surface scratching evident, in near extremely fine condition.