Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of 4th Issue (1911-1912) Silver insignia

4th Issue (1911-1912) Silver insignia mounted to a bronze gilt base

obverse illustrating the seal of the State of Washington

circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE

Also the invitation of the British Consul General in Los Angeles to the award ceremony on 23 July 1948 and the citation itself

the chord consisting of matching braid with a white rayon backer

Germany, Imperial. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, C.1890 United Republic of 4th Issue (1911-1912) Silver insignia(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.