Summary
German soldier's leather belt, World War I. Buckle has cathedral crown the inscription 'Gott Mit Uns' - 'God with us'.
During World War I soldiers sometimes souveniered items of clothing, uniforms, weapons, papers and other personal effects from dead soldiers. It is not known how this particular belt was acquired.
Physical Description
Leather belt with buckle featuring a cathedral crown and inscription. Attached to a leather belt, stiffened into a curl.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from H. P. Brown, 12 Feb 1971
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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Cast inscription 'Gott Mit Uns'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
934 mm (Length), 52 mm (Height)
Uncoiled, flat.
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Overall Dimensions
64 mm (Width), 11 mm (Depth), 51 mm (Height)
Buckle only
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Overall Dimensions
135 mm (Width), 165 mm (Depth), 51 mm (Height)
Coiled.
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Keywords
Militaria: German, Military Uniforms: German, War Trophies, World War I, 1914-1918
