{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-set-of-four-prussian-gott-mit-uns-belt-buckles-2-m1895-brass-2-m1915-steel","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Set of Four Prussian \"Gott Mit Uns\" Belt Buckles - (2) M1895 Brass \u0026 (2) M1915 Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Set of 4 Available. Here we have a very nice set of four Imperial German WWI EM\/NCO's Buckles (\u003cem\u003eKoppelschloßen\u003c\/em\u003e), which really help show the range of various construction styles in use during \"The Great War\". All are the correct 45mm slightly convex stamped metal box type, with a Prussian insignia on the front. This features the Prussian Crown, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the motto \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOTT MIT UNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (God [is] With Us), and a spray of laurels. To the reverse they all have attached loop buckle catches, and metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful collector's set consists of the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One M1895 Pattern Brass \u0026amp; Nickel Silver belt buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a flat topped brass body. It is in good condition, with the insignia worn and dented in somewhat, and has had the steel pin through the securing claw replaced with a piece of wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One M1895 Pattern Brass \u0026amp; Nickel Silver belt buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a dome topped brass body. This helps to support the center of the insignia, and has definitely done its job, as while the insignia is a bit worn, it still has the correct shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One M1915 Pattern 2-Piece Steel Belt Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a flat topped steel body. The insignia is a separate piece attached to the body. The buckle looks to have seen much polishing, which has removed the original oxide coating on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One M1915 Pattern Single Piece Stamped Belt buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, overpainted olive green. This has the insignia stamped directly into the body of the buckle, a design that carried into the post war and WWII designs. It looks to have seen use post war, when it was painted over the original oxide finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great set of Imperial German Prussian belt buckles, the perfect way to start your German Belt buckle collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of German\/Prussian Belt Buckles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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":40568060870725,"sku":"ONJR23HGA035","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23HGA035__01.jpg?v=1682704658","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-set-of-four-prussian-gott-mit-uns-belt-buckles-2-m1895-brass-2-m1915-steel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}