Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of the painting brings a feel

the painting brings a feel of aggressiveness and chaos due to its subject matter

this was a memorable “pabaon” for years of dedicated service

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Barker was wounded in the head by anti-aircraft fire on August 7

circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of the painting brings a feel(Heer Grtelschnalle). Exhibiting late 19th Century manufacturing characteristics, partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.