Original WWI German M1895 Bavarian Officers BELT BUCKLE. (Koppelschloß) Certified

Original WWI German M1895 Bavarian Officers BELT BUCKLE. (Koppelschloß) Certified.  Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 a new innovative box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt were introduced which resulted in a Prussian, Hauptmann Virschow, initiating a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. Officers ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms including belts and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers could choose to purchase their uniforms items from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase items of higher quality.  Nice quality, roughly 45mm wide, 105cm long, brown belt with a leather buckle retaining tongue and a feldgrau painted steel, Bavarian officer’s buckle.  Free floating leather keeper is present as is the adjustable catch. The belt comes with a roughly, 50mm diameter, Bavarian  officer’s buckle. The buckle features a highly embossed oak-leaf wreath encompassing a central  with crown. Hard to find wartime example.d. 100% guaranteed to be authentic  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Please also see our other items on our web page. Nice used  EXAMPLE