Germany, Heer. A First War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Archive measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 69

while both sleeves have wreathed Tudor crowns rank badges

reverse inscribed in the centre "ILS FURENT ICI MOINS DE SOIXANTE OPPOSÉS A TOUTE UNE ARMEE SA MASSE LES ECRASA LA VIE PLUTOT QUE LA COURAGE ABANDONNA CES SOLDATS FRANCAIS 30 AVRIL 1863"

group of seven awarded to Rear-Admiral Colin Mackenzie

he also knew about the plans for the Russian civilians

Germany, Heer. A First War Period Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Archive measuring 40 mm (w) x(Heer Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, obverse bearing a central imperial crown circumscribed by inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and laurel branches, reverse with loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.