Well-paired grouping of two German belt buckles spanning the Imperial and Third Reich periods. The first is a Kaiserreich Army enlisted buckle in steel with field-gray finish, featuring a crowned state emblem within a laurel wreath and the motto “Gott Mit Uns,” typical of issue from circa 1895 through World War I. The second is a political or paramilitary buckle of brass construction with applied roundel, displaying a multi-pointed star and motto ring associated with party or affiliated organizations of the Third Reich era. Together, these buckles illustrate the continuity and evolution of German uniform insignia from Imperial service to later political formations.
Dimensions approx.: 2 x 2.5 in.
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Very good. Both buckles exhibit expected wear consistent with age and service, including surface finish loss and minor oxidation; details remain clear and construction intact.