Germany, Imperial. A Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity from the National Archives

from the National Archives

marked "I" on the reverse of the lower crossguard

maker marked ""maker marked ""AMICO"" and marked ""1/20 - 10K G ON S"" ((1/20 10K Gold on Sterling Silver) on its reverse

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior

painted in yellowish-brown

Germany, Imperial. A Heer (Army) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity from the National Archives(Grtelschanlle). Constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse with Prussian royal crown, circumscribed by ribbed border with inscription GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) and laurel leaf branches, reverse with dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in very fine condition.