Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Army Belt Buckles United Republic of (Großkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870

(Großkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Museumsstück)

with an Iron Cross embossed on the exterior of the lid in silver

two 8th Corps

black cotton backer with heat-activated coating

flanked by an inscription of “EDEL SEI DER MENSCH

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Army Belt Buckles United Republic of (Großkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870(Grtelschnallen). A mixed lot of Army belt buckles, including: 1. A Prussian 1895 pattern EM NCOs buckle, constructed of partially silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws on a functional roller, the latter retaining an original dark brown leather strap, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x