Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Belt Buckles visually-hidden measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

with Schmidt’s unit thereafter remaining on the Eastern Front to participate in the Battle of Kursk the following summer

bronze gilt insignia affixed to a solid bronze gilt base

The award is abbreviated to AR1X

pinned with three silvered zink gulls

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Belt Buckles visually-hidden measuring 26 mm (w) x(Grtelschnallen). A pair of belt buckles, including: 1. A Bavarian Heer (Army) buckle, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of IN TREUE FEST (STEADFAST IN LOYALTY) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor scratching and tarnishing with additional oxidation to the solder