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Title Saxon other ranks belt buckle, model 1895
Nationality German
Period 1914
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This design, a Prussian one, started in 1848 as a 50mm wide box buckle, later reduced (in 1895) to a 45mm wide one and was replaced in 1915 by a pressed steel example with a field grey finish. It was worn by all arms except cavalry, who wore a plain open frame buckle.

The Saxons adopted the wider box buckle after the war with Prussia in 1866. In 1895, in conjunction with all the other minor states of Germany and Prussia itself, the whole army adopted the narrower buckle. This narrower version was then continued in the Weimar and Third Reich eras with different motifs.

The face plate is brass with a nickel centre soldered to it. It is marked 'H.AURICH // DRESDEN // 1914' on the reverse. These Saxon buckles are practically the only examples throughout all Germany that were actually stamped and dated with a maker's mark.

There is some severe bruising to the left hand side, which has been partially hammered out. Otherwise, the buckle is in good order.

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


[Belt Buckles : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

Hi arrived safely packaged well very pleased with it will look great on my relic lebel when finished thank you

M B, UK, 24.05.2016

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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