Germany, Prussia. An Imperial German EM/NCO Belt Buckle Province of China before returning to the 23rd

before returning to the 23rd Reserve Battalion for duty

reverse of the badge hand scratched  F S 4

A stiff white cotton sweat guard is fastened in place around the collar with studs which emanate from the tunic

8 mm (w) x 46

Germany, Prussia. An Imperial German EM/NCO Belt Buckle Province of China before returning to the 23rd(Koppelschloss Grtelschnalle). 1915 1918 issue. Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a circular ribbed ring bearing an inscription of Gott mit Uns (God with Us) with laurel branches, the reverse with a bridge loop and attachment claws on a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 47 mm (l), with signs of reddish oxidation on the reverse, but in overall better than very fine