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Title Model 1895 Bavarian waist belt clasp, other ranks
Nationality German
Period c 1910
Sold

This has got its original leather tag, designed to keep the ammunition pouch in place on the belt, and is stamped 'OEL' to the reverse, which may stand for 'Offenberg - Engels & Co, Ludenscheid'. The size of the lettering (larger than normal) may indicate post-war ownership by this factory for use on a display board or as a sample.

From about 1916 on, these were replaced by die-struck steel examples with a grey wash. There is some bruising to the box frame where the OEL mark shows through from the reverse.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Belt Buckles : German : 20th Century]

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Very pleased with the cavalry sword, a very unusual piece.

S G, UK, 17.08.2018

Just to let you know that i have received the Sabre today and it looks great and nothing was damaged in transit. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and the descriptions on your web site perfectly match the condition of the item and i look forward to doing business with you in the future.

D E, UK, 20.01.2017

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