This Buckle ( M1847 ) is no less than 150+ Years Old and came from the Kingdom of Prussia before Germany was created at the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. The belt and buckle are in amazing condition. This particular Buckle was purchased by me over 40 years ago and started me collecting European Militaria, this is the third Belt coupled with this Buckle and is Not from the Franco-Prussian War but either WW1 or the Weimar Republic. The Belt measures 44” and is adjustable down to 40”. Germany was unified under the King of Prussia who was elected German Emperor at Versailles. He held the dual role of King of Prussia as well as German Emperor. Belt buckles prior to the unification show a large Prussian Crown in the center, there are differences in this crown from the crown shown before unification. The Buckle has a slight dent in the crown.

I have several of these period belts and buckles listed separately.

For some unknown reason older belts and Buckles were used by the German 8th Army on the Eastern Front in the Great War. When Russia bowed out in 1917, several units were transferred to the Western Front where they finished the war.

This is a great collectors piece of history.

Multiple purchases can be combined for postal savings to all destinations allowed by law

See my other listings for an assortment of WW1 items.

See my other listings for an assortment of Great War items.