{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-prussian-m1895-belt-with-gott-mit-uns-brass-belt-buckle","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Belt with  Gott Mit Uns Brass Belt Buckle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWI Imperial German M1895 Prussian Belt Buckle (Koppelschloß) with correct leather belt. This buckle features two-piece brass construction, with a 45mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, with an attached Prussian insignia. This features the Prussian Crown, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the motto \u003cstrong\u003eGott Mit Uns\u003c\/strong\u003e (God [is] With Us), and a spray of laurels. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckle is in very good condition, with a nice patina of age, but not excessive oxidation. A very attractive display piece that still retains all of the detail on the insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt itself measures 38” when fully extended\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e The leather is supple and in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of German\/Prussian Belt Buckles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1847, the design of the buckle remained virtually unchanged until 1918. After January of 1915, these buckles, which were also used by the Prussian-dominated states of Baden, Oldenburg, Hansa and Thuringia, were made of zinc-plated sheet iron. Originally the box buckles came in a 50mm, (roughly 2 inches), width until 1895 when the width was reduced to 45mm, (roughly 1 3\/4 inches), in an attempt to lighten the weight load of the field gear. Initially the buckles were produced of brass with a nickel\/silver face plate until 1914 when steel construction buckles were introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19508869496901,"sku":"ONSV1601A","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV1601A__07.jpg?v=1597621474","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-prussian-m1895-belt-with-gott-mit-uns-brass-belt-buckle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}