Germany, Imperial. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity disbanded as part of the

disbanded as part of the post-War reduction in forces

1917 in Zeebrugge) was a World War I flying ace

The obverse with a central steering wheel inside a laurel leaf wreath

the animal with its ears back and a downward-pointing trunk

R---- 31st Coy 9th IMP-: YEO:)

Germany, Imperial. A Heer Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity disbanded as part of the(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised 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, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), missing its swivel attachment prongs, in overall very fine condition.