World War I Prussian EM/NCO M1915 Belt Buckle WWI WW1 Imperial German

Description

The standard Prussian box belt buckle was first introduced in 1847 for wear by enlisted rank personnel. Originally the box buckles measured approximately 2" width until 1895 when the width was reduced to roughly 1 3/4 inches, in an attempt to lighten the weight load of the field gear that was suspended from the belt. Initially the buckles were produced of brass with a nickel-silver face plate until 1914 when steel construction buckles were introduced. This style of buckle was also used by the Prussian-dominated states of Baden, Oldenburg, Hansa and Thuringia.
A one-piece construction wartime M1915 Prussian belt buckle, painted field grey, as was the practice after January of 1915. This example appears unissued, only showing signs of age and storage - with a few spots of oxidation (not scaling rust - merely oxidation that had bled through the paint). The roller buckle is still relatively tight. Overall, fine condition showing some age.
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