Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed sender writing and inquiring about

sender writing and inquiring about his friend’s situation and request to get in contact with sender

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

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

Instituted 25 April 1834 by Duke Wilhelm VIII

Germany, Imperial. An Early Heer EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed sender writing and inquiring about(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.