Germany, Imperial. A Late First War Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Hold marked "STERLING" and "KREW G

marked "STERLING" and "KREW G I" on the reverse of the clasp)

chipping evident in the blue

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1039871" on the reverse

with each slit closed by a drawstring

Germany, Imperial. A Late First War Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Hold marked "STERLING" and "KREW G(Heer Grtelschnalle). A late First War Heer EM NCOs belt buckle, constructed of grey painted magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Prussian crown, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and laurel leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, retaining a period original leather strap, with the partially legible mark of a Nuremberg based manufacturer, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h),