Prussia, State. An Imperial Prussian Army Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle) Hold Helmet exterior exhibits expected and

Helmet exterior exhibits expected and standard paint  field paint loss with minimal dings

maker marked "M1/15" (Ferdinand Hoffstätter

very dark patina

marked "W" (for Wagner) on the bottom arm

piped in golden twisted wire

Prussia, State. An Imperial Prussian Army Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle) Hold Helmet exterior exhibits expected and(Deutsches Heer Koppelschloss). Constructed of brass with a matte finish; the obverse with a raised field depicting the Royal crown, surrounded by a series of two circular ropes with Gott mit Uns (God with us) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle, and two laurel stems tied together on the bottom half; the reverse with two soldering spots via which the front plate is attached, with a soldered on catch, complete with its dual