Historical information

This is a German military buckle, believed to date from World War One. The crest comes from Prussian heraldry and the motto, Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) was used by sections of the German military forces in both World War One and World War Two.

Significance

This item is of some interest as a World War One memento – in this case an accessory of a German military uniform of that era.

Physical description

This is metal belt buckle with a portion of a brown leather belt attached. The buckle has a circular decorative section featuring a crown, decorative leaves and lettering.

Inscriptions & markings

Gott Mit Uns