Summary
World War I German army belt buckle. Gunmetal with imperial crown and 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
Gunmetal buckle, cast, with imperial crown and inscription. No belt attached. Metal has patches of rust and is extensively scratched.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs M. C. Conning, 21 Nov 1986
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Original Owner
Flight Lieutenant Graham Stewart Conning - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1914-1918
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Place & Date Made
Germany, 1914-1918
Probable place made; worn by German soldier. -
Inscriptions
Cast inscription 'Gott Mit Uns'.
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